Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Intern
Core
Design and validate test stands, tooling, and fixtures for environmental testing of autonomous UAV components and subsystems.
Role type
Mechanical Engineering Intern (Test & Validation)
Builds
Test stands, test fixtures, and tooling for UAV components
Domain
Defense technology / Autonomous UAVs
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, requirements gathering, validation, cross-functional collaboration, project ownership
Preferred skills
CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA), rapid prototyping/manufacturing, internal combustion engine experience, mechanical tooling design
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, CATIA
Responsibilities
Own requirements gathering, design, and validation of test stands for X-BAT or V-BAT; Design tooling to hold devices-under-test during environmental testing; Design test stands and fixtures interfacing with engines, motors, and circuit boards; Specify facilities requirements for environmental test chambers; Contribute to cross-functional design reviews and advocate for design changes
Seniority
Intern