Aerospace & Mechanical Intern: Hands-on Design & FEA

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites interns to work on real-world aerospace and defense challenges, including hypersonic flight design. You will be part of a hands-on, collaborative team of engineers and scientists, gaining experience in mechanical design, FEA, propulsion, and multidisciplinary optimization using commercial and custom tools.

Candidates are pursuing degrees in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Chemistry (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD).
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for team projects.
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance with potential to obtain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Join a hands-on, collaborative team of engineers and scientists on aerospace and defense challenges.
• Gain experience in mechanical design, FEA, propulsion, and design optimization.
• Work with experts to model physics-based problems using commercial and custom tools.

Skills

Solid communication skills

Energy curiosity initiative

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or Chemistry (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD)

Tools

FEA

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD invites interns to work on real-world aerospace and defense challenges, including hypersonic flight design. You will be part of a hands-on, collaborative team of engineers and scientists, gaining experience in mechanical design, FEA, propulsion, and multidisciplinary optimization using commercial and custom tools.

Candidates are pursuing degrees in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or