Mechanical Engineering Intern

4090 Cubic Secure Communications, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in San Diego, CA seeks an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering Intern to apply fundamentals to well-defined assignments. You will work under close supervision with experienced engineers, performing routine structural and thermal analyses per established standards and procedures.

This internship emphasizes learning and professional growth within a dynamic transportation technology environment.

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

Office software skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in mechanical engineering or related

Job description

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. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

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

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. Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that 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 challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program. All regular, full-time and part-time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment. Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement. Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!