Co-op Mechanical Engineer: Real-World Impact & Prototyping

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical and professional development courses

Mentorship opportunities

Diverse workplace with work-life balance

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, is seeking a CO‑OP student for their Mechanical Engineering Group. This role involves assisting with engineering design, structural analysis, and hands-on prototyping. Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program related to mechanical or aerospace engineering with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

The position offers a competitive hourly compensation rate of $25 to $32 per hour, based on the year in school, along with exposure to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in a relevant field.
• Completion of Mechanics of Materials or equivalent class.
• GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering design using CAD software.
• Conduct structural analysis and finite element modeling.
• Engage in hands-on prototyping and testing.

Skills

CAD software (SolidWorks)

Finite element analysis

Prototyping

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics/Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, is seeking a CO‑OP student for their Mechanical Engineering Group. This role involves assisting with engineering design, structural analysis, and hands-on prototyping. Candidates should be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program related to mechanical or aerospace engineering with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

The position offers a competitive hourly compensation rate of $25 to $32 per hour, based on the year in school, along with exposure to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.