Analysis Engineering Intern

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking an Analysis Engineering Intern in US-CA-Brea to support design reports and structural analyses for safety-critical nuclear components. You will use ANSYS and SolidWorks to verify models, assist with geometry modifications, and document methodologies under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate analytical work, rigorous documentation, and collaboration with a design engineering team to meet customer specifications and regulatory codes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil/Structural Engineering or related field with minimum 3.3 GPA.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid/thermal dynamics, and structural mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing Design Reports, structural calculation packages, and safety-related evaluations for nuclear power plant components.
• Perform structural, stress, and fatigue analyses under pressure, seismic, thermal transient, and dynamic loading conditions.
• Use ANSYS to build FE models, apply boundary conditions, run simulations, and post-process results.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element methods

Engineering writing

Education

Mechanical Eng. (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks

Job description

## Analysis Engineering InternApply: US-CA-Brea (Nuclear): Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR13943Job Assignment: May 2027 to September 2027 Hourly Rate: $25.00 ## Your Challenge* Assist in preparing formal **Design Reports,** structural calculation packages, and technical evaluations for safety-related nuclear power plant components.* Perform structural, stress, and fatigue analyses for components subjected to internal/external pressure, seismic events, thermal transients, operating dynamics, and external nozzle/piping loads.* Utilize **ANSYS** to construct finite element models, apply boundary conditions, run simulations, and post-process stress results.* Review, interrogate, and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using **SolidWorks** to ensure analytical accuracy and design feasibility.* Interface directly with the design engineering team to propose geometry modifications, material considerations, and structural enhancements that satisfy customer specifications and regulatory codes (e.g., ASME Section III / BPVC).* Verify numerical models using classical closed-form hand calculations and engineering fundamentals.## Your Skills* **Education:** Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline (completed sophomore or junior year preferred) with a minimum 3.3 GPA.* **Technical Fundamentals:** Strong foundational knowledge of statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid/thermal dynamics, and structural mechanics.* **Software Tools:** Prior academic or project experience using finite element software (preferably **ANSYS Mechanical**) and 3D parametric CAD modeling (preferably **SolidWorks**).* **Analytical Capability:** Familiarity with structural load evaluation, including pressure containment, seismic response, and external mechanical loading.* **Communication & Documentation:** Excellent technical writing and verbal skills, with the ability to clearly document assumptions, methodologies, and engineering conclusions.*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.