Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Intern - CAD & Prototyping

BlueHalo; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Job summary

AeroVironment’s Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Intern role onsite at the Petaluma, CA office. You’ll work on the UAS product line, designing mechanical components, creating 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, and supporting simulation and testing activities.

strong collaboration with engineers and opportunities to contribute to real projects. Applicants should be enrolled in college or be recent graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a willingness to relocate if needed

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Basic experience with 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks).
• Exposure to hands-on prototyping, lab testing, or mechanical assembly through academic or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of mechanical components and systems including airframes and launch systems.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Support simulations using SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS and participate in prototyping activities.
• Generate technical drawings and BOMs per industry drafting standards.
• Collaborate with engineers on design reviews and testing activities.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Hands-on prototyping

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

ANSYS

Job description

AeroVironment’s Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Intern role onsite at the Petaluma, CA office. You’ll work on the UAS product line, designing mechanical components, creating 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, and supporting simulation and testing activities.

strong collaboration with engineers and opportunities to contribute to real projects. Applicants should be enrolled in college or be recent graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a willingness to relocate if needed