Aviation Flight Controls Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Irvine, CA, Military Flight Controls Division, is seeking motivated engineering interns for Summer 2027. The program provides hands-on experience across R&D, product design, testing and manufacturing under experienced engineering staff.

You will work on projects from concept to production, gaining exposure to aerospace tools and developing core skills in problem solving, teamwork, and communication.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Requires completion of engineering coursework.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a professional demeanor and strong communication.
• Active listener with growth mindset; adaptable and collaborative.
• Enthusiastic about solving open-ended engineering challenges; innovative mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with engineering tools is preferred.
• Campus leadership experience and teamwork in manufacturing/engineering environments are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support technology assessments, design of experiments, additive manufacturing, automation, and product development initiatives.
• Contribute to projects across the product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Involvement in design and development of components and systems; prototype new components or modifications.
• Learn to operate testing equipment, evaluate findings, analyze data and prepare reports.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to understand production processes and provide engineering support; assist process improvement and product launches.

Skills

Problem solving

Professional communication

Active listening

Growth mindset

Adaptable & collaborative

Innovative mindset

Team-based projects

Campus leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (actively pursuing)

Minimum GPA 3.0

Completion of engineering coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering tools

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Irvine, CA, Military Flight Controls Division, is seeking motivated engineering interns for Summer 2027. The program provides hands-on experience across R&D, product design, testing and manufacturing under experienced engineering staff.

You will work on projects from concept to production, gaining exposure to aerospace tools and developing core skills in problem solving, teamwork, and communication.