Aerospace Engineering Internship — Build Real Hardware Onsite

Aegis Power Systems, Inc.; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. in Murphy, NC is seeking engineering interns for Spring and Summer 2027. You will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to take hardware from concept to tested units on a production floor.

This hands-on opportunity emphasizes real responsibilities, not busywork, with mentors who want to teach. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, the program highlights a 4-day work week and weekends in the Smoky Mountains, giving you meaningful project ownership and

Qualifications

• You're enrolled in an engineering degree program (undergrad or grad).
• Interest in defense/aerospace hardware and real-world product development.
• Ability to model, analyze, and test electrical/mechanical subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Assist design from schematic concepts to bench testing.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams on hardware projects.
• Develop firmware and test scripts for hardware-in-the-loop validation.
• Collaborate on CAD drawings, tolerances, and manufacturability reviews.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Embedded systems

C/C++

LabVIEW

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate program in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

PSpice

Oscilloscopes

LabVIEW

Job description

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. in Murphy, NC is seeking engineering interns for Spring and Summer 2027. You will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to take hardware from concept to tested units on a production floor.

This hands-on opportunity emphasizes real responsibilities, not busywork, with mentors who want to teach. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, the program highlights a 4-day work week and weekends in the Smoky Mountains, giving you meaningful project ownership and