Astronics
Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
United States +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- United States
Kirkland, Washington, United States - Experience
- At least three years of coursework completed by the start of Summer 2027; no years of work experience specified.
- Education
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program and pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. Person: U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or U.S. Permanent Resident.
About the job
Supports the design, prototyping, testing, and development of aircraft in-seat power products through hands-on mechanical engineering work.
What you'll do
- Develop and prototype design solutions using in-house resources.
- Test hardware solutions and evaluate performance against design objectives.
- Design product components and build lab skills through assembly, environmental testing, and fit checks.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program with at least three years of coursework completed by the start of Summer 2027.
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must meet the ITAR definition of a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or U.S. Permanent Resident).
Nice to have
- Emphasis on thermal-related computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and/or vibrational dynamics.
- Experience designing printed circuit boards and cooling techniques for electronic equipment.
Pay
$28.00–$30.00 USD per hour (hourly rate)
Tools
3D printing, benchtop CNC machine, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, ANSYS, Microsoft Office Suite
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