Maritime Mechanical Engineering Intern — Hands-On USV

SeaSatellites, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance

401k matching up to 4%

Four free lunches per week

Employee activity fund

Pet-friendly office

Unlimited/Flex PTO

Job summary

Seasats, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design parts in SolidWorks, update drawings and BOMs, and assist with fixtures, tooling, and testing for autonomous surface vehicles destined for sea missions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, contributing to hardware development from design through verification during a summer internship running Aug 18–Dec 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completed 2–3 years of coursework toward a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience using SolidWorks for part and assembly design.
• Ability to read and create basic mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to iterate based on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts and simple assemblies in CAD (SolidWorks).
• Update and maintain CAD models, drawings, and basic BOMs.
• Assist with fixtures, tooling, and jigs for assembly and testing.
• Support part sourcing and communication with suppliers.
• Help assemble and inspect mechanical components and subassemblies.
• Participate in testing of new and existing vehicle components.
• Support documentation, configuration management, and organization of design files.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers on electro-mechanical systems.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

2–3 years toward BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Seasats, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design parts in SolidWorks, update drawings and BOMs, and assist with fixtures, tooling, and testing for autonomous surface vehicles destined for sea missions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, contributing to hardware development from design through verification during a summer internship running Aug 18–Dec 31, 2026.