Battery Pack Mechanical Design Intern (Summer 2026)

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a highly motivated intern for the High Voltage Battery Pack Mechanical Design team for Summer 2026. Based at Archer's headquarters in San Jose, CA, you will help with mechanical design, build, and test of battery packs for the Midnight aircraft.

The role requires enrollment in a relevant engineering degree, hands-on experience, and strong problem-solving abilities. The internship runs for 10 weeks with set start/end dates and will not provide relocation housing.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent major (Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, etc.)
• Must have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework (rising Junior or Senior)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through previous internships, academic projects, or personal hobbies (robotics, maker projects, automotive work, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Can-do attitude, ready to learn and hit the ground running
• Bonus Qualifications: proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX); experience with prototyping in machine shops; involvement in clubs such as Formula SAE, Solar Car, Baja, etc.

Responsibilities

• Take on a single project that requires analysis, design, and build to meet requirements.
• Work with senior engineers to complete root cause and design improvement tasks on existing battery packs.
• Use hands-on skills to aid with testing and test-fixture modifications.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Problem solving

Can-do attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Materials Science

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Archer is seeking a highly motivated intern for the High Voltage Battery Pack Mechanical Design team for Summer 2026. Based at Archer's headquarters in San Jose, CA, you will help with mechanical design, build, and test of battery packs for the Midnight aircraft.

The role requires enrollment in a relevant engineering degree, hands-on experience, and strong problem-solving abilities. The internship runs for 10 weeks with set start/end dates and will not provide relocation housing.