Analysis Engineering Intern

FCC Curtiss Wright Flow Control Corp; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a student in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil/Structural Engineering to assist in preparing formal design reports, structural calculation packages, and safety-related evaluations for nuclear power plant components.

You will perform structural, stress, and fatigue analyses under internal/external pressure, seismic events, thermal transients, operating dynamics, and external loads using ANSYS and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil/Structural Engineering with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid/thermal dynamics, and structural mechanics.
• Experience with finite element software (ANSYS Mechanical) and 3D CAD (SolidWorks).
• Ability to evaluate structural loads including seismic and pressure, and to document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing Design Reports, structural calculation packages, and safety-related evaluations.
• Perform structural, stress, and fatigue analyses under various loads.
• Use ANSYS to build FE models, apply boundary conditions, run simulations, and post-process results.
• Review and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks for accuracy.
• Collaborate with design engineers to propose geometry changes and ensure code compliance (ASME BPVC).
• Verify models with classical hand calculations and engineering fundamentals.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Strength of materials

Seismic analysis

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

GPA ≥ 3.3

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks

Job description

Job 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.

Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

• Leadership We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
• Customer Focus We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
• Teamwork & Trust Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
• Respect for People We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
• Integrity We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.