Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hands-On Aerospace Hardware

SPEC (Systems & Processes Engineering Corp); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC) in Austin, TX, is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on exposure in a fast-paced product‑development environment. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real projects, contribute to design, prototyping, testing, and documentation to develop practical engineering judgment.

The role includes mechanical enclosure and fixture concepts, parts lists, and BOM management.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrate interest in mechanical engineering, aerospace, space systems, hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff with mechanical design, analysis, documentation, and prototype development.
• Support development of mechanical enclosures, mounts, fixtures, brackets, assemblies, packaging concepts, and test hardware.
• Prepare, update, and organize engineering drawings, parts lists, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Participate in hands‑on assembly, test, troubleshooting, inspection, and integration activities as appropriate.
• Assist with research, vendor and component evaluation, material selection, and procurement support.
• Learn and apply sound engineering practices involving configuration control, design reviews, test procedures, and technical documentation.
• Work in a collaborative, deadline‑driven environment where priorities may shift as development programs mature.
• Maintain professionalism, attention to detail, and appropriate handling of company‑sensitive technical information.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in engineering tech

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Systems & Processes Engineering Corporation (SPEC) in Austin, TX, is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on exposure in a fast-paced product‑development environment. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real projects, contribute to design, prototyping, testing, and documentation to develop practical engineering judgment.

The role includes mechanical enclosure and fixture concepts, parts lists, and BOM management.