Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Intern, Air Vehicle Systems and Test #6465+

Own a scoped design project and contribute to adjacent team needs. The primary project may focus on aircraft hardware design and integration, a component or subsystem test stand, an environmental-test fixture, or a new test method. 

Translate the project objective into clear requirements, interfaces, success criteria, a build plan, and a test approach with support from your mentor and project stakeholders. 

Develop CAD models and drawings for brackets, mounts, tooling, fixtures, routing, or other hardware while considering loads, tolerances, access, manufacturability, and maintainability. 

Use first-principles calculations and appropriate engineering tools to size hardware, make tradeoffs, predict performance, and identify technical risks before test. 

Support fabrication, procurement, assembly, instrumentation, checkout, and troubleshooting of test articles, fixtures, and related hardware. 

Define instrumentation and data-acquisition needs; write clear test procedures; and support component or subsystem testing under mentor supervision. 

Reduce and interpret test data, compare results with requirements and predictions, document conclusions, and recommend practical design or test-process improvements. 

Participate in design and test reviews, maintain clear engineering documentation, and present your work and results at the end of the internship. Other duties may be assigned as team needs evolve.