Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hands-on & Mentorship

snc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SNC is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join a comprehensive summer program in an aerospace and defense environment. You will work on real projects, collaborate with industry experts, and gain hands‑on experience while developing technical and professional skills.

You will participate in mentoring, cross‑functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects, supporting engineering decisions through data analysis and documented results.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school; at least 6 months until graduation after end of internship.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science or related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actual technical projects and contribute to team objectives by completing assigned tasks.
• Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced industry professionals in your field.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records as required.
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
• Perform hands‑on technical work assignments to gain practical experience and build technical skills.
• Work closely with team members, absorb and learn from their expertise, and apply that learning to ongoing projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of best practices.
• Participate in workshops designed to provide a deeper understanding of the business and company culture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Access

Job description

SNC is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join a comprehensive summer program in an aerospace and defense environment. You will work on real projects, collaborate with industry experts, and gain hands‑on experience while developing technical and professional skills.

You will participate in mentoring, cross‑functional workshops, and direct involvement in company projects, supporting engineering decisions through data analysis and documented results.