Part-Time Intern, Standards Engineering - Spring 2026

Aerospace Industries Association • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Position Summary:

The Standards team at the Aerospace Industries Association is seeking a driven student to assist with the review and editing of National Aerospace Standards (NAS) documents. A significant portion of the NAS library contains standardized parts and process specifications for components that are used in commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft, shipbuilding, and heavy machinery. The candidate will work with subject matter experts from aerospace manufacturers, government liaisons, and defense contractors to improve these standards and specifications. Updates to standards will include the addition of sustainable coating alternatives, changes to part drawings, and the supersession of outdated references, among others.

This internship is a unique opportunity that will provide experience in reviewing part standard documents, editing engineering drawings, and writing technical requirements. Throughout the internship period, the candidate will learn the fundamentals of component design and development in a practical environment, with support from a dedicated team of engineers and standards experts.

The Standard Engineering Intern supports AIA’s National Aerospace Standards Committee (NASC), which is responsible for developing and maintaining industry part standards and process specifications for components and fasteners used in commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft, shipbuilding, and heavy machinery.

This position provides engineering support to the NASC to maintain the NAS collection through a mandatory 5-year review process, in close coordination with the Senior Manager, Standards Engineering and Senior Manager, Standards. The process includes reviewing standards and making a recommendation to the committee to reaffirm, revise, stabilize, or withdraw standards that are up for review.

Requirements

• Student with Senior level standing
• Majoring or minoring in Mechanical or Aerospace or related engineering degrees (BSME, BSAE)
• Capable of creating and reviewing 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (with a particular aptitude in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel), AutoCAD LT, and SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with audiences across the leadership spectrum.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD (or similar CAD software)
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review approximately 5-10 standards each month using a set of criteria for the 5-year review, and present a recommendation on the status of each standard.
• Incorporate sustainable plating option(s) into part standards to offer the aerospace and defense industry alternative hardware finishes.
• Prepare standards for committee vote by updating drawing(s), researching references, and writing requirements, all while ensuring compliance with the AIA style guide.
• Collaborate with committee members from across industry and government to resolve comments received on the standards during voting, addressing the needs of their company and the industry at large.
• Maintain and update project information in AIA’s tracking database within Smartsheet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees