Aerospace Mechanical Intern: Design & Production Projects

saabusa; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab in West Lafayette is offering a paid Mechanical Engineer Internship for Summer 2027, inviting motivated engineering students to gain hands-on experience in aircraft design and production. You will contribute to the T-7 trainer program and learn in a design environment under a project mentor.

Enrollment in an accredited engineering degree with a 3.0+ GPA and freshman-year completion by Fall 2026 is required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited degree program, with a major in Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Completed Freshman year or greater at time of hire (fall 2026).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.

Responsibilities

• Complete a designated internship project, as assigned by the department manager. The project will be designed to provide the student with an opportunity to practice skills and apply knowledge (coursework) by leading and coordinating an engineering project with deliverable expectations and providing value-added impact to the operation.
• Partner with assigned mentor to solicit feedback and direction as needed, regarding the project assignment.
• Job duties will vary but are designed to meet the development needs of the student, as well as provide context for the completion of the assigned project task(s).
• Contribute to the production and design of the T-7 trainer by evaluating production non-confor mances and developing potential design solutions.
• Acquire experience in a design organization and gain understanding of the various functions and specialties involved in aircraft design and production.
• Champion Saab's Company values, consistently demonstrating: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering major

Freshman year by Fall 2026

GPA 3.0 or better

Job description

Saab in West Lafayette is offering a paid Mechanical Engineer Internship for Summer 2027, inviting motivated engineering students to gain hands-on experience in aircraft design and production. You will contribute to the T-7 trainer program and learn in a design environment under a project mentor.

Enrollment in an accredited engineering degree with a 3.0+ GPA and freshman-year completion by Fall 2026 is required.