Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC invites applications for the Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) position in El Cajon, CA. The program runs from June to August 2027, full-time, 40 hours per week, offering hands-on RF design, CAD modeling, and robotics exposure.

Interns will work with engineering, production, and quality teams to gain real-world experience in design, assembly, testing, and process improvement, and will document findings for handoff.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Learn RF design fundamentals, impedance matching, and industry standards.
• Use Autodesk suite to create/modify 2D drawings and 3D models for engineering/manufacturing.
• Gain hands-on experience with EPSON robotics, integration with computer vision and automated systems.
• Assist with 2D CAD drafting and 3D modeling for tooling, fixtures, and production products.
• Develop and optimize robotic routines for automated assembly, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and recommend improvements to increase throughput and quality.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk suite

EPSON robotics platform

2D CAD drafting

3D modeling

Job description

Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

US-CA-El Cajon

Job ID: 2026-17592

# of Openings: 1

Category: General US-CA-El Cajon-3026

Overview

Position: Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: El Cajon, CA
Schedule: June to August 2027, Full time, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of RF design, including interface families, impedance matching techniques, and industry-wide design standards
• Utilize the Autodesk suite to create and modify 2D drawings and 3D models for engineering and manufacturing applications.
• Gain hands-on experience with the EPSON robotics platform, including integration with computer vision and automated manufacturing systems.
• Explore the unique mechanical and electrical challenges involved in designing and manufacturing high-performance RF connectors
• Assist engineers with 2D CAD drafting and 3D modeling for tooling, fixtures, and production products.
• Develop and optimize robotic routines for automated assembly, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze existing manufacturing workflows and recommend improvements to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, and validation activities.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and integration of automation, robotics, and vision systems.
• Follow engineering best practices and maintain a safe, organized working environment.
• Finalize assigned projects and deliverables, ensuring documentation and results are complete and ready for handoff.
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities by documenting processes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future work.Present project outcomes, findings, and process improvements at the conclusion of the internship.
• Assist in creating training materials, work instructions, and best-practice documentation for ongoing use by the engineering team.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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