Inversion Space
Avionics Mechanical Engineer - Summer Internship 2027
Playa Vista, California, United States · Internship · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ months of applied engineering experience; internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable.
- Education
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State for ITAR compliance.
About the job
Supports the design, fabrication, integration, and environmental testing of mechanical hardware for flight avionics systems.
What you'll do
- Design and package avionics components; create and modify CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Build and evaluate prototypes, support vehicle-level avionics integration, and troubleshoot mechanical integration issues.
- Participate in environmental tests, analyze and document test data, and contribute to engineering reports and design documentation.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline; GPA of 3.0 or above.
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience, including internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience.
- Coursework or project experience in mechanical design, structures, materials, manufacturing, thermal systems, or a related discipline.
- Experience using a 3D CAD package such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or Fusion 360.
Nice to have
- Hands-on mechanical hardware design and fabrication experience, including engineering drawings with GD&T or manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with FEA, thermal analysis, environmental testing, avionics hardware, or aerospace hardware development.
Pay
$38-$41 USD base hourly rate
Tools
SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Fusion 360, GD&T, FEA
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