Aerospace Mechanical Design Intern - Hands-On Prototyping

amca llc; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern to develop flight hardware for new airframes. You will own a scoped hardware project from concept through prototype and test, with a mentor and daily access to the design team.

The internship involves designing, analyzing, building fluid and structural components, generating drawings, and preparing qualification plans. You will ship hardware with a rigorous review process and present results to engineers at the end of the

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, mechanical engineering, or engineering physics.
• Returning to school Fall 2027 or graduating Spring 2027 and seeking a full-time role.
• Completed coursework in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, or solid mechanics with understanding of engineering first principles.
• Hands-on design, analysis, or build experience through coursework, student projects, or prior internship.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype mechanical hardware under a mentor engineer.
• Generate and maintain detailed drawings, specifications, and supporting analysis.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Aerospace Eng

Mechanical Eng

GD&T

Hands-on CAD/Prototype

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

FEA (exposure)

Job description

Amca in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern to develop flight hardware for new airframes. You will own a scoped hardware project from concept through prototype and test, with a mentor and daily access to the design team.

The internship involves designing, analyzing, building fluid and structural components, generating drawings, and preparing qualification plans. You will ship hardware with a rigorous review process and present results to engineers at the end of the