Swarm Aero
Composite Engineering (M&P) Intern (Summer 2027)
Oxnard · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a degree in a listed or closely related field; graduation and enrollment requirements to be confirmed.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Supports composite materials and manufacturing engineering by helping characterize materials, improve processes, investigate production issues, and document technical work.
What you'll do
- Support composite fabrication, tooling, bonding, curing, trimming, finishing, and inspection.
- Plan or conduct material characterization, coupon testing, process trials, and data analysis.
- Investigate manufacturing problems and document root causes, corrective actions, and technical processes.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field; graduation and enrollment requirements are to be confirmed.
- Coursework or project experience in materials, composites, polymers, manufacturing, mechanics, or laboratory methods.
- Comfort working safely in a lab and on a manufacturing floor.
- Hands-on experience making and testing physical parts through a project, research effort, shop role, or team.
Nice to have
- Experience with prepreg, infusion, out-of-autoclave processing, adhesives, or bonded joints; mechanical testing, microscopy, NDI, statistical analysis, or DOE.
- CAD, tooling, machining, metrology, Python, MATLAB, or data-analysis experience.
Pay
$35 per hour (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, CAD, NDI
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