Engineering Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field; undergraduate students must be rising juniors or rising seniors.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software and ability to create clear engineering drawings.
• Hands-on fabrication or test experience through projects, research, internships, or shop/lab work.
• Ability to plan structured experiments, record data, and analyze results using Python, Excel, or similar tools.
• Strong written communication skills, including documenting procedures and findings.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for space.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Python scripting.
• Foundational knowledge of heat transfer and thermal principles.
• Awareness of cleanroom practices, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and contamination control.
• Exposure to spaceflight hardware through coursework, research, projects, or internships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct trials comparing thermal interface materials and cutting methods, including laser cutting, digital knife cutting, and die-cutting.
• Evaluate cut quality, dimensional accuracy, material handling, and contamination risks.
• Develop a repeatable workflow from CAD drawings to cut parts and assembly-ready kits.
• Help establish drawing and DXF file conventions, document cutting settings, and define inspection steps.
• Develop approaches for labeling, protective liners, packaging, and handling to simplify assembly.
• Create work instructions and inspection checklists in collaboration with engineering and AIT teams.
• Present findings and recommend materials and processes that balance thermal requirements with practical manufacturing needs.

Benefits

• Housing/relocation support for interns traveling from outside the local area.
• Daily catered lunches and snacks.