Mechanical Engineering Intern — CAD, Prototyping & Analysis

InvestedintheMission; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment invites motivated students to join its Summer Internship Program, designed to simulate a full-time role within our AV team. Interns will work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate closely with engineers in a fast-paced setting. Various roles and locations across the U.S.

will be discussed during interviews. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and have basic CAD experience,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic experience with 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks).
• Exposure to hands-on prototyping, lab testing, or mechanical assembly through academic or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of mechanical components and systems, including airframes, payload enclosures, ground equipment, launch systems, and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Support simulation and analysis tasks using SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
• Participate in prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing using in-house tools and rapid prototyping methods (e.g., 3D printing).
• Help generate technical drawings and bills of materials in accordance with industry drafting standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to support design reviews, testing activities, and integration of mechanical systems.
• Contribute to documentation and reporting of design progress and test results.
• Learn and assist in configuration control and engineering change processes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support ongoing development efforts.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

ANSYS

SolidWorks EPDM / PDM

Job description

AeroVironment invites motivated students to join its Summer Internship Program, designed to simulate a full-time role within our AV team. Interns will work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate closely with engineers in a fast-paced setting. Various roles and locations across the U.S.

will be discussed during interviews. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and have basic CAD experience,