Pyka
Mechanical Engineering Internship - Winter/Spring 2027
Alameda HQ · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship
About the job
Supports the design, prototyping, testing, and iteration of aircraft mechanical hardware while learning the full development cycle from concept to field deployment.
What you'll do
- Design, prototype, test, and iterate mechanical components and assemblies; create or update 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation.
- Help validate aircraft part and material requirements and investigate hardware issues from flight testing or field operations.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams on build processes, tooling, testing, and project analysis; present internship findings.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar).
- Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Comfort with hands-on building, testing, and iteration.
Nice to have
- Exposure to FEA, composite materials, 3D printing, CNC machining, or rapid prototyping.
- Preferred graduation window: Winter 2026 – Spring 2028.
Pay
$35-$40/hr (hourly pay)
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, FEA
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