Aerospace Design Intern: CAD, Prototyping & Testing

Quartus Engineering; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartus Engineering is seeking Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering students for a full-time, onsite internship in Herndon, VA during Spring 2027. Minimum 3 months or 6 months option, 40 hours per week, US person required.

You will revamp and create designs, work with CREO and SolidWorks, produce drawings, analyze designs, build prototypes, and participate in tests while collaborating with engineers and project managers on real projects.

Qualifications

• Sophomores, juniors, or seniors currently enrolled at a four-year institution or newly graduated students enrolled in a Masters program
• Majoring in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
• Interested in both the design process as well as integration and test
• Proactive, open-minded, eager to learn and willing to work hard as part of a team
• Available full-time for specified term (40 hours per week)
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design process by creating drawings, models, or simulations
• Assist in analyzing designs
• Work alongside engineers to contribute to the advancement of projects, including conducting research and gathering data
• Help with hands on assembly and building prototypes of designs
• Support in conducting tests to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement
• Assist in documenting project progress, including creating reports, drawings, and specifications. This may also involve maintaining records of test results and design changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers from different disciplines, as well as project managers and other stakeholders
• Work on troubleshooting and solving engineering problems as they arise

Skills

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Quartus Engineering is seeking Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering students for a full-time, onsite internship in Herndon, VA during Spring 2027. Minimum 3 months or 6 months option, 40 hours per week, US person required.

You will revamp and create designs, work with CREO and SolidWorks, produce drawings, analyze designs, build prototypes, and participate in tests while collaborating with engineers and project managers on real projects.