Composite Engineering Intern: Build Real Parts, Make Impact

Swarm Aero; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness stipend

Catered lunch

Parental leave

Job summary

Swarm Aero is seeking a summer intern to work on composite materials, bonding, cure cycles, and data analysis. You will collaborate with engineers to plan tests, document results, and present findings at the end of the program.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in a fast-paced defense-tech environment, with mentorship from experienced engineers and access to state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, safety training, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant engineering field with lab or project experience.
• Experience with materials, composites, polymers, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to work safely in a lab and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist composite fabrication, tooling, bonding, cure, trimming, finishing, and inspection.
• Plan material characterization, coupon testing, and data analysis.
• Study cure cycles, resin systems, fiber architecture, and process-structure relationships.
• Investigate manufacturing problems and document root causes.

Skills

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors or pursuing in Materials Science/Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Swarm Aero is seeking a summer intern to work on composite materials, bonding, cure cycles, and data analysis. You will collaborate with engineers to plan tests, document results, and present findings at the end of the program.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in a fast-paced defense-tech environment, with mentorship from experienced engineers and access to state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, safety training, and professional development opportunities.