Mechanical Engineering Intern

Areté; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Areté is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in Falls Church, VA, to work with our seasoned engineers on design tasks, integration, and testing for components and systems used in maritime or aerial environments. The role is on-site and negotiable start date, with opportunities to contribute to projects across sensing, signal processing, and data analysis.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks), electronics lab work, prototyping, and software tasks, collaborating

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or higher in engineering, computer science, or physical sciences.
• Experience or interest with CAD software (Creo, Solidworks) and FEA (Ansys).
• Comfortable in a hands-on lab environment and able to adapt to varied roles.

Responsibilities

• Testing: participate in hardware testing and troubleshoot system capabilities to address I/O issues.
• Prototyping: design prototype components using electronics and mechanical lab tools (soldering, oscilloscope, 3-D printing).
• Programming: assist in generating, revising, compiling, debugging scientific or software programs and documentation.
• Data Analysis: consolidate and analyze varied datasets; support software, algorithms, dashboards as needed.

Skills

CAD software Creo

CAD software SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis (Ansys)

Embedded programming (C, Python)

Signal processing

Circuit design (Altium)

Hands-on lab experience

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in engineering, CS, or physical sciences

Tools

Altium

Ansys

Soldering equipment

Job description

At Areté, we are on the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our seasoned Engineers. Your role will be instrumental in supporting a variety of design tasks, assisting in integration, and conducting tests for components and systems typically used in the maritime or aerial environments. Be a part of teams designing systems tailored for effective information extraction from diverse sensors, integrating signal and image processing methodologies on advanced computer platforms. The exact start date and duration are negotiable, based on your availability. All work for this position will be carried out on-site at our Falls Church, VA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing: Participate in hardware testing, assist in troubleshooting, and delve into system capabilities to address input/output issues when needed.
• Prototyping: Apply your engineering skills to design prototype components, using electronics and mechanical lab tools from soldering irons and oscilloscopes to 3-D printing.
• Programming: Assist in generating, revising, updating, compiling, and debugging various scientific or software computer programs. Contribute to developing and amending program codes and support the creation of the appropriate documentation.
• Data Analysis: Contribute to consolidating and analyzing a broad spectrum of datasets, both structured and unstructured. Depending on project requirements, this could involve supporting the crafting of software programs, algorithms, dashboards, and other tools and queries.

The specific responsibilities you undertake will be aligned with your professional interests and the current needs of our projects at Arete. We value every team member's contribution and are excited to tailor your experience to match your passion and our organizational goals.

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences And Background We Look For (Required Skills)

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or higher in engineering, computer science, or physical sciences
• Experience or interest with CAD software (Creo, Solidworks), Finite Element Analysis (Ansys), embedded programming (C, Python), signal processing, circuit design (Altium)
• Comfortable in a hands-on lab environment (hand tools, soldering, …)
• Comfortable in adapting to support a wide variety of roles to support different types of system development projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Must be a US Citizen
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Required to be on-site, not a remote work position

The salary range for this role depends on the candidate’s level of experience:

• Undergraduate Student: $30/hr (currently enrolled in BS program)
• Graduate Student : $35/hr (currently enrolled in MS program)

However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Considerations

Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.

Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability.

To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.