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Acron Aviation is seeking motivated and innovative Manufacturing Engineering Interns to join our engineering teams in Grand Rapids, Michigan . This full-time, onsite internship is anticipated to run May through August and provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a professional engineering environment. You will work alongside experienced manufacturing engineers and contribute to assignments representative of work performed by entry-level Manufacturing Engineers. Depending on the assigned location, team, and product line, you may gain experience in manufacturing process development, production support, Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives, process optimization, data analysis, root cause problem solving, quality systems, and technical documentation. Intern assignments will be aligned with current business and project needs while providing exposure to real-world aerospace manufacturing operations and engineering practices. You will contribute to projects that...

Acron Aviation is seeking a Sustaining Engineer Intern to join our Recorders Engineering Team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will support the ongoing lifecycle management of existing products by assisting with updates to mechanical designs, drawings, and technical documentation. You will contribute to sustaining and improving released hardware, including structural components, housings, enclosures, and PCB/CCA documentation, while helping preserve critical engineering knowledge through design traceability and documentation improvements. This internship provides hands-on experience working alongside mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test engineering professionals supporting aerospace and aviation products. What You Will Do Update and maintain mechanical drawings, CAD models, and engineering documentation to reflect approved design changes and as-built configurations. Support sustaining engineering activities related to mechanical housings, enclosures,...

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Middle River, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to support the Manufacturing Team in manufacturing the stages for Neutron. Rocket Lab's Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally Work with a fast-paced group of...

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to work with the design, production and quality teams to develop and qualify process to make rocket engines. Rocket Lab's Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally Work with...

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to work with the design, production and quality teams to develop and qualify process to make rocket engines. Rocket Lab's Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally Work with...

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Middle River, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to support the Manufacturing Team in manufacturing the stages for Neutron. Rocket Lab's Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally Work with a fast-paced group of...

Summer 2027 - Operations Engineer Collegiate Associate Intern (St. Louis) in GAC St. Louis Unique Skills: Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream: Summer 2027 At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, Collegiate Associates apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and gain valuable experience. You'll work alongside skilled professionals in a culture built on integrity, pride, and excellence-preparing you for future success in the aerospace industry. This role is in St. Louis, Missouri. The facility is located at the St. Louis downtown airport, only minutes from exciting downtown St. Louis. What You'll Experience • Real-world projects that make an impact • Exposure to innovative practices • Opportunities to build skills and professional connections About the position The Completions Operations Engineering team in St. Louis is seeking enthusiastic and driven students for an internship within our Engineering group. If you're passionate about...

Summer 2027 -IEF- Environmental Control Systems Engineer Collegiate Associate Intern in GAC Savannah Unique Skills: Your Future Takes Flight at Gulfstream At Gulfstream, a proud division of General Dynamics, Collegiate Associates apply classroom learning to real-world challenges and gain valuable experience. You'll work alongside skilled professionals in a culture built on integrity, pride, and excellence-preparing you for future success in the aerospace industry. Our corporate headquarters in Savannah, Georgia provides the ideal setting for your associate experience by combining professional opportunity with the charm of a historic coastal city. What You'll Experience • Real-world projects that make an impact • Exposure to innovative practices • Opportunities to build skills and professional connections Education and Other Requirements Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher Must be available to work...

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. CAD Engineer Intern (Spring 2027) As an intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work...

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. CAD Engineer Intern (Winter 2027) As an intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work...

This position is expected to work 40 hours/week, running 5/17 through 8/13 The Engineering Intern assists the Engineering team with production projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The position provides hands-on Engineering experience in an electronics manufacturing environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Helps develop, improve and revise manufacturing processes Helps design and implement tooling and fixtures for effective manufacturing Helps analyze failures and troubleshoots to improve test yields Supports purchasing, quality, test, and production departments to ensure product integrity is maintained Supports cost justification studies and ROI for capital equipment Creating and updating work instructions Supports SOW development for equipment implementation and validation Job Requirements Currently enrolled in college or university Engineering Program. Junior or Senior level, preferred. Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical...

This position is expected to work 40hours/week, running 5/17 through 8/13 The Industrial Engineering Intern provides support and technical expertise to the Engineering and Operations Team for efficient production, ergonomics, health and safety. The Industrial Engineer Intern continually improves processes, tools and layouts to ensure efficient production The primary focus of this internship will focus on the re-layout and organization of the production facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Engineering Initiates, champions, leads and implements process improvement projects Prepares layouts of plant facilities to optimize utilization and product flow. Implements lean principles and methods in production, including 5S. Recommends workspace layout changes and improvements to maximize efficient production. Organizes/prioritizes resources and leads cross-functional teams to execute equipment, facility development and production line improvement projects...

This position is expected to work 20 hours/week, running 1/11 through 4/23 The Engineering Intern assists the Engineering team with production projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The position provides hands-on Engineering experience in an electronics manufacturing environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Helps develop, improve and revise manufacturing processes Helps design and implement tooling and fixtures for effective manufacturing Helps analyze failures and troubleshoots to improve test yields Supports purchasing, quality, test, and production departments to ensure product integrity is maintained Supports cost justification studies and ROI for capital equipment Creating and updating work instructions Supports SOW development for equipment implementation and validation Job Requirements Currently enrolled in college or university Engineering Program. Junior or Senior level, preferred. Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical...

This position is expected to work 20 hours/week, running 1/11 through 4/23 The Industrial Engineering Intern provides support and technical expertise to the Engineering and Operations Team for efficient production, ergonomics, health and safety. The Industrial Engineer Intern continually improves processes, tools and layouts to ensure efficient production The primary focus of this internship will focus on the re-layout and organization of the production facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Engineering Initiates, champions, leads and implements process improvement projects Prepares layouts of plant facilities to optimize utilization and product flow. Implements lean principles and methods in production, including 5S. Recommends workspace layout changes and improvements to maximize efficient production. Organizes/prioritizes resources and leads cross-functional teams to execute equipment, facility development and production line improvement projects...

RAM Aerospace has been powering flight and space exploration since 1975, delivering precision solenoids, valves, actuators, LVDTs, and RVDTs for commercial, defense, and space applications. Operating from facilities in St. George, Utah and Valencia, California, we build mission-critical components that the world's leading aerospace programs depend on. Join a team that builds the future of aerospace, on time, with excellence. Your career takes off here! RAM Aerospace's Engineering Intern program is built for engineering students who want more than a summer project. This is a year-round, part-time position designed to fit alongside your academic schedule, giving you sustained, meaningful exposure to the full range of work our Design Engineering team performs on precision solenoids, valves, and actuators. Based at RAM's St. George facility, you will work directly alongside experienced design engineers, gaining broad exposure to CAD modeling, engineering analysis, documentation,...

Join our Team! We offer hands-on experience working with global market leaders! Acutronic is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will work closely with our engineering team to assist in the design, testing, and optimization of Electro-Mechanical actuators . This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Mechanical Design Engineer Intern Your Roles/Responsibilities: Perform basic engineering design, development, analysis, experimentation, test and/or product assurance tasks of limited complexity for assigned portions of a project. Ensures tasks meet cost, quality, schedule, and performance requirements Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements Provide support for...

Bascom Hunter is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the design, development, analysis, and testing of aerospace and defense systems. This position provides hands-on engineering experience across a range of mechanical technologies, including thermal management systems, precision rotating machinery, mechanical packaging, and ruggedized electronic systems. The intern will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to projects throughout the development lifecycle, from early-stage concepts and analysis through prototyping, testing, and documentation. Bascom Hunter provides custom solutions to the Department of Defense and aerospace markets, with capabilities spanning advanced electronics, communications, RF systems, environmental control, thermal management, power, and other mission-critical technologies. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems. Develop 3D models,...

About ITT: ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company's differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs. The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in...

Facilities Engineer Intern Location: Bloomington, MN| [On-Site] Employment Type: Temporary - 12-13 weeks About the Role The Facilities Engineer Intern- supports projects for Facilities Department. This role will focus on implementing and supporting large facility expansion. Key Responsibilities Plan, execute and monitor manufacturing equipment relocations by documenting and communicating progress regularly Documentation of facility changes Supporting manufacturing equipment installation Supporting Facilities Project Management activities as needed Qualifications Required: Students working towards a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with an interest in project management. Strong communication skills (verbally and cross departmentally) Time/Project Management skills Preferred: Autodesk Suite (Revit or AutoCAD) experience About Us At Polar Semiconductor, we're on a mission to fulfill our future as the U.S....

Bascom Hunter is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the design, development, analysis, and testing of aerospace and defense systems. This position provides hands-on engineering experience across a range of mechanical technologies, including thermal management systems, precision rotating machinery, mechanical packaging, and ruggedized electronic systems. The intern will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute to projects throughout the development lifecycle, from early-stage concepts and analysis through prototyping, testing, and documentation. Bascom Hunter provides custom solutions to the Department of Defense and aerospace markets, with capabilities spanning advanced electronics, communications, RF systems, environmental control, thermal management, power, and other mission-critical technologies. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems. Develop 3D models,...