16 defense jobs found

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate student to join our design engineering team for the summer. In this role, you will be responsible for the development & detailed design of structural airframe components. You will be deeply involved in everything from preliminary concept work to actual production. For this role, you will have a strong understanding of CAD design and the ability to do hand calculations and create detailed models and drawings. Further, you will work closely with many disciplines, including our electronics, wiring systems, structural analysis, and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities Understanding of static and structural hand-calculations Design of composite/metallic brackets to integrate electronics and other aircraft systems Perform initial layout and sizing Fastener sizing, bond area sizing, riveting Composite <-> metallic material compatibility, galvanic corrosion Detailed drawing creation, GD&T Direct communication with...

Components Engineering Intern Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason offers world-class control devices and subsystems - such as control grips, throttles, and communications interfaces - for today's advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components. Summary Mason Controls is seeking two motivated and hands-on Operations Interns for a 4-month program beginning June 2026. This internship is designed to provide practical experience in planning, design, fabrication, programming, and project management within a manufacturing environment. Each intern will be assigned specific projects and will be expected to track progress, deliver results, and present their...

Job Description PacSci EMC, a Ralliant Operating Company, delivers innovative energetic material solutions that enable mission success across aerospace and defense. As part of our commitment to developing future talent, we are seeking a Manufacturing Intern for Summer 2026. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment while supporting engineering and manufacturing initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams on real-world projects that drive operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities As a Manufacturing Intern, you will: Support the development and completion of compliance matrices. Assist in preparing and updating PFMEA documentation. Contribute to risk assessments for manufacturing processes. Participate in the design of tooling to support production. Conduct process development experiments and report findings. Actively...

Job Description PacSci EMC, a Ralliant Operating Company, delivers innovative energetic material solutions that enable mission success across aerospace and defense. As part of our commitment to developing future talent, we are seeking a Manufacturing Intern for Summer 2026, with the possibility of extending to part time thereafter . In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment while supporting engineering and manufacturing initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams on real-world projects that drive operational excellence, product quality, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Development and completion of compliance matrix PFMEA Risk assessment Design of tooling Process development experiments Participate in group design reviews Work in configuration management system to manage program documentation Conduct data reporting and analysis (qualitative and...

MAST is seeking a Process Engineering Intern who is an undergraduate student or recent graduate who will learn the inner workings of an engineering-oriented company that focuses on innovation in the Aerospace industry. STM specializes in the production of electrically conductive materials and textiles that services Aerospace, Defense (e.g. Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman), Medical, Telecommunications and many other industries. The Summer 2026 internship program will begin June 1st and run approximately 12-16 weeks, with anticipated end dates between August 28th and September 18th depending on availability. Interns will work 20-30 hours per week (minimum 20, maximum 30), Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling. About MAST: MAST Technologies is an industry leader in advanced RF and EMI absorbing materials. We create engineered solutions that support mission-critical defense and aerospace applications worldwide. Our employees contribute directly to cutting-edge...

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms. EOE Statement Applied Aerospace...

ABBA Roller i s seeking an Intern, Industrial Engineering. This is a student, or a recent graduate undergoing on-the-job supervised training in preparation of a desired career. The individual performs a variety of tasks that provide Industrial Engineering support to different company functional areas. About ABBA : ABBA Roller specializes in high-performance urethane rollers and custom elastomer solutions for industrial and commercial applications. We support customers across diverse industries with durable, precision-engineered products. The Summer 2026 internship program will begin June 1st and run approximately 12-16 weeks, with anticipated end dates between August 28th and September 18th depending on availability. Interns will work 20-30 hours per week (minimum 20, maximum 30), Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling. Job Accountabilities: Create visual work instructions for products in order to standardize build processes and reduce training lead time...

This position will support the sustainment and development of Bal Seal Engineering's automated production and inspection equipment. The position requires a "Hands On" approach that will involve actively managing day to day production equipment issues, support of continuous improvement initiatives along with projects focused on machine upgrades, and new machine development. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, good problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization. About Bal Seal: Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges Essential Duties and...

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for aerospace, sporting goods, motorsport, and industrial markets. You will find our thermoset composite products on nearly every satellite, space launch vehicle, unmanned aircraft, military and commercial aircraft in production today. TAC also provides composites materials to industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics, and sports equipment. Our thermoplastic prepregs, known in the industry as Cetex®, are found in a wide range of commercial and military aircraft, including large wing structures and interior applications like seats and galleys. Our Cetex products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in a variety of engineered thermoplastic resins including PAEK, PEKK, PEEK, PPS, PEI as well as a full line of performance thermoplastics including Nylon, PET, PC/ABS, HDPE, and PP. Summary of Functions: The Maintenance Engineering Intern...

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for designing fixtures/tooling as needed for prototype build, assist senior engineers in performing process development activities in the OSA lab, perform Design of Experiments (DOEs) to determine optimum solutions to manufacturing issues. Education & Experience No experience necessary. Must be enrolled in college per the Coherent Internship Guidelines. Skills Capable of using Solid Works to design simple fixtures/tooling. Work effectively in a team setting as well as an individual contributor with limited supervision. Working Conditions This role will be based on-site in Fremont, CA. Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary. Cleanroom work may be needed Use of mechanical dimension inspection equipment Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or in meetings. Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing,...

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Support liquid cooling projects Support collecting & analyzing engineering data Thermal design and testing Perform miscellaneous mechanical designs. Perform mechanical stress analysis to support optical design. Document all design/testing/simulation process Education & Experience Minimum rising Senior (completed 3 years by start) of Bachelor degree in science Majors: Mechanical Engineering Relevant coursework: Machine design, heat transfer knowledge in Solidworks, 3D printing, FEA Open to currently enrolled students or those who have graduated within one year of the internship start date. Skills & Other Requirements Excellent written and verbal communication. Team-oriented but able to work independently when needed. Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and time management. [Any role-specific skills, like Excel, programming,...

About ITT: ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte...

TRL11 is a venture backed deep tech / defense tech startup bringing cutting-edge video technology to Aerospace applications. Based in Irvine, CA, we are seeking engineering interns for the summer of 2026. Summer internships typically cover a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, optical, manufacturing, software, and test engineering. Our engineers contribute directly to real projects that support TRL11 product development. Join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of Human Space Exploration and US National Security. Job Duties: Measure and analyze camera components and system performance Assist with hardware testing, board validation and bring up, and debugging of electrical systems Inspect, assemble, and measuer mechanical components and enclosures Assist hardware engineers with mechanical and electrical CAD and drawings Write and execute test plans and present reports to engineering leadership Optimize in house production system...

About the job Summer 2026 Engineering Internship About Castelion Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next-generation long-range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts. Summer 2026 Engineering Internships Join us for a dynamic, hands-on experience developing next-generation missile systems across disciplines such as software, guidance/navigation/control (GNC), propulsion, power electronics, manufacturing, mechanical and structural design, avionics, and system integration. As an intern, you'll contribute directly to the design, testing, and integration of advanced defense technologies all within a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment where your work has immediate impact. Key...

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution. The Engineering team at Rainmaker works on our UAS, dispersion payload, and in-situ/remote sensing systems. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in our operational system, this is a fantastic opportunity. In this role you will be reporting directly to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and will be working on mission critical subsystems for our UAS platform. What You'll Do Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Design and build functional prototypes for UAS subsystems, iterating quickly based on flight test feedback and mission requirements.> Test fixture design: Help conceptualize, design,...

Location: El Segundo, CA | Department : Engineering | Employment Type: Intern-Fulltime Onsite | Start: Immediate Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to solve water scarcity and inclement weather problems. We develop and incorporate radar validation, weather-resistant UAS, numerical weather modeling, and sustainable cloud seeds into an effective precipitation enhancement solution. The Engineering team at Rainmaker works on our UAS, dispersion payload, and in-situ/remote sensing systems. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in our operational system, this is a fantastic opportunity. In this role you will be reporting directly to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and will be working on mission critical subsystems for our UAS platform. What You'll Do Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Design and build functional prototypes for UAS subsystems, iterating...