Engineer Intern - Military Flight Controls Division

Parker Electromechanical; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking an Engineering Intern for the Military Flight Controls Division in Irvine, CA. This Summer 2027 program offers hands-on experience in research, product design, testing and manufacturing within a pioneering aerospace environment.

You will gain exposure to real projects, mentor guidance, and opportunities to develop foundational skills that lead to future full‑time roles within Parker’s engineering leadership programs.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Requires completion of engineering coursework.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Professional demeanor with clear communication.
• Active listener with growth mindset.
• Collaborative and adaptable in engineering assignments.
• Experience with team projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D across product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Involve in design and development of components and systems.
• Prototype new components or modifications.
• Learn to operate testing equipment and analyze data.
• Partner with manufacturing teams on processes and launches.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative

Growth mindset

Active listener

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

GPA 3.0

Engineering coursework completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering tools

Job description

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Military Flight Controls Division

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace’s Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division’s JetPipe® electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world’s most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

Start your journey with Parker and shape a better tomorrow! We're looking for inquisitive thinkers and resourceful problem solvers who are looking to grow with us. As an Engineering intern you will gain valuable hands‑on experience and broaden your understanding of manufacturing operations and/or product design while learning from engineering professionals and building your professional network. Our Engineering internships are designed to stretch students professionally and help them gain foundational skills that serve as a strong pathway to full‑time opportunities. Throughout the internship, you will have opportunities to explore career options and learn about applying for the Parker Engineering Leadership Development Program and other available direct‑hire engineering roles.

Position Summary

Location: Parker Hannifin Corporation - Military Flight Controls Division - 14300 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618

Timeframe: Summer 2027

Engineering Internships May Include Work In The Following Areas

Research and Development

• Support technology assessments, design of experiments, additive manufacturing, automation, and product development initiatives
• Contribute to projects across the product lifecycle, from concept to production

Product Design

• Involvement in design and development of components and systems
• Design, create and prototype new components or modifications of existing products

Testing

• Learn to operate testing equipment, evaluate findings, analyze data and prepare reports

Manufacturing

• Partner with manufacturing teams to understand production processes and provide engineering support
• Support process improvement, technology advancement, and product launches

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. Examples include but are not limited to: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Engineering Technology degrees will not be considered for this role.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Requires completion of engineering coursework
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Active listener, displays genuine curiosity and maintains a growth mindset
• Adaptable, collaborative and willing to participate in a variety of engineering assignments
• Enthusiastic while working through challenges and making progress on open‑ended assignments
• Innovative, possessing skills necessary to investigate and research new topics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Experience with engineering tools is preferred
• Campus leadership experience is preferred
• Experience working on team‑based projects or in a manufacturing, engineering or operation environment is preferred

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.94/hr to $34.89/hr
• No benefit plan eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­‑ ­tive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ('Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor') If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.