Mechanical Engineering Intern - Space Technologies

AeroVironment • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

AeroVironment’s paid Summer Internship Program offers a 12-week, onsite experience for college students and recent graduates to work alongside team members on aerospace and defense projects. The program provides hands-on experience, professional relationship-building, and development of strategic problem-solving skills. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; students at junior level or above are preferred. Relocation and housing reimbursement may be available to students willing to relocate, depending on the team and location.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern supports a variety of aerospace and defense projects. Work may involve designing electro-mechanical mechanisms, electronics packaging and thermal management, sensor design, and opto-mechanical systems for ground-based demonstrations, operational assets, and space-qualified imaging and laser communications. The intern reports to AV’s mechanical engineering lead at the Albuquerque office.

The role is based in a professional, secure office and laboratory environment, with engineering work also performed in laboratory and assembly areas. The position requires access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information; applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at an accredited four-year university.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Have a desire to pursue a career in mechanical engineering for aerospace and defense systems.
• Qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR requirements or be eligible for an export license; U.S. citizenship may be required for some positions.

Nice To Haves

• Be in the second or third year of an accredited four-year engineering program; students at junior level or above are preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD software.
• Experience with FEA software.
• Hands-on experience such as machine shop, assembly, or automotive work.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Completion of interdisciplinary coursework such as controls/mechatronics and basic electrical circuits.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design activities for projects, including modeling electro-mechanical systems, electrical enclosures, and opto-mechanical systems.
• Support system assembly, integration, and testing of hardware.
• Assist engineers in creating and updating SolidWorks models and drawings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown
• Potential relocation and housing reimbursement stipend, depending on team and location

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern