Process Engineering Intern

Sanders Industries Holdings•San Diego, CA

About The Position

MAST is seeking a Process Engineering Intern who is an undergraduate student or recent graduate who will learn the inner workings of an engineering-oriented company that focuses on innovation in the Aerospace industry. STM specializes in the production of electrically conductive materials and textiles that services Aerospace, Defense (e.g. Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman), Medical, Telecommunications and many other industries. The Summer 2026 internship program will begin June 1st and run approximately 12–16 weeks, with anticipated end dates between August 28th and September 18th depending on availability. Interns will work 20–30 hours per week (minimum 20, maximum 30), Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling. About MAST: MAST Technologies is an industry leader in advanced RF and EMI absorbing materials. We create engineered solutions that support mission-critical defense and aerospace applications worldwide. Our employees contribute directly to cutting-edge innovation and enjoy a collaborative environment focused on quality, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma/GED and at least two years of schooling pursuing a Bachelor's or degree in aerospace, mechanical or structural engineering
0-2 years of relevant work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
Experience with solid modeling software
Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

Equipment Qualification: Assist with the qualification planning and associated testing of new capital equipment
Process Development: Assist with the development of process parameters of new equipment
Product Development: Assist NPI engineers with the development of new products and associated testing
Documentation: Generate standard work, training, and other equipment documentation. Document trials, test plans, and test results of new product development
Drawings: Create detailed engineering drawings with industry-standard CAD tools (e.g. Solidworks)
Documentation / Specs Research: Create, review, interpretate, and maintain project documentation and technical specifications
Configuration Control Board (CCB) & Engineering Requests (ER): assist the design team in collecting necessary data to conclude a CCB & ER process
Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested