Mechanical Engineering Intern: Aircraft Design & Analysis

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time hourly internship

Job summary

General Atomics (GA) is offering Mechanical Engineering Internship opportunities across multiple disciplines, including mechanical design, testing/analysis, aircraft design, FEM, DMA and optical engineering. The program runs for 10 weeks with start dates in June 2027 and open to undergrad/grad students at U.S.

colleges. Responsibilities include assisting in daily tasks, applying knowledge to analyze problems, and helping develop reports and diagrams while adhering to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires active enrollment and currently attending as an undergraduate/graduate student at a recognized college or university.
• Commit to the 10-week program, with sessions starting June 1, 2027 or June 21, 2027.
• Full- or part-time continuing student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.
• If undergraduate degree completed before the internship, plan to continue in graduate study after.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Ability to understand new concepts and apply them.
• Ability to follow general and detailed instructions and procedures.
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills to interface with internal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, participate in day-to-day activities of assigned area assisting in routine and non-routine tasks.
• Assist in applying knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve problems.
• Assist in developing electronic and hard copy reports, records, diagrams and charts.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and company obligations.
• Work safely in accordance with operating procedures and practices.

Skills

Active enrollment

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student (U.S.)

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

Job description

General Atomics (GA) is offering Mechanical Engineering Internship opportunities across multiple disciplines, including mechanical design, testing/analysis, aircraft design, FEM, DMA and optical engineering. The program runs for 10 weeks with start dates in June 2027 and open to undergrad/grad students at U.S.

colleges. Responsibilities include assisting in daily tasks, applying knowledge to analyze problems, and helping develop reports and diagrams while adhering to safety and regulatory