Aerospace Manufacturing Intern: Build & Scale Production

Reliable Robotics; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Reliable Robotics in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to work with manufacturing, mechanical, electrical and systems engineers to transition the Reliable Autonomy System into production.

In this role, you will work directly with mechanical, electromechanical, and avionics hardware while helping build the scalable processes and shop-floor infrastructure that underpin our production operations.

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing a relevant engineering degree (Junior or Senior).
• Hands-on hardware experience through college teams or projects.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, or electrical schematics.
• Foundational CAD skills (Siemens NX, SolidWorks).
• Comfort on the production floor with hand tools and basic diagnostic hardware.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, route, inspect, and test prototype and flight-grade subassemblies and avionics packages.
• Publish SOPs and visual work instructions for repeatable, high-reliability processes.
• Collaborate on DFx (DFM/DFA/DFT) to optimize producibility and yield.
• Design and 3D print or machine jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve throughput and safety.
• Assist with production line setup, line layout, and 5S implementations for LRIP.
• Support root-cause investigations and CAPA for hardware non-conformances.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Reading drawings

3D CAD modeling

Shop floor readiness

Prototyping & assembly

Tooling & fixtures

Education

Pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

Reliable Robotics in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to work with manufacturing, mechanical, electrical and systems engineers to transition the Reliable Autonomy System into production.

In this role, you will work directly with mechanical, electromechanical, and avionics hardware while helping build the scalable processes and shop-floor infrastructure that underpin our production operations.