Mechanical Engineering Intern

Cubic Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Cubic Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in San Diego, CA. You will apply fundamental engineering principles to well-defined mechanical tasks, perform routine analyses, and work under close supervision with experienced engineers.

The role focuses on supporting design, data interpretation for drawings, and contributing to test plans and documentation. This internship provides hands-on exposure to mechanical engineering methods and tooling while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year college program in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in typical office automation products, including word processors and spreadsheets.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the basic design of mechanical components.
• Obtain, correlate, and analyze technical information for designated products and customer applications.
• Read, interpret, and prepare data for engineering drawings.
• Conduct mechanical layouts and contribute to the preparation of test plans.
• Perform engineering tests and contribute to documentation efforts.
• Assist in writing component specifications.
• Prepare reports, charts, and graphs.
• Stay updated on improvements in mechanical engineering techniques.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrolled in four-year mechanical engineering program

Tools

Word processors

Spreadsheets

Job description

Company Details

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Business Unit

Cubic Defense

Company Details

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Job Details

Job Summary: As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will apply fundamental engineering principles to well-defined mechanical engineering assignments, engaging in routine structural and thermal analyses per designated standards and procedures. This internship involves working closely with experienced professionals under close supervision and direction.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the basic design of mechanical components.
• Obtain, correlate, and analyze technical information for designated products and customer applications.
• Read, interpret, and prepare data for engineering drawings.
• Conduct mechanical layouts and contribute to the preparation of test plans.
• Perform engineering tests and contribute to documentation efforts.
• Assist in writing component specifications.
• Prepare reports, charts, and graphs.
• Stay updated on improvements in mechanical engineering techniques.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Enrolled in a four-year college program in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in typical office automation products, including word processors and spreadsheets.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Note: The provided description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on business needs.

Cubic Pay Range

$20.00 - $30.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type

Employee

EEO/DEI Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.