Mechanical Engineering Intern: Hands-On CAD & Prototyping

AeroVironment, Inc.; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a Summer Internship across multiple U.S. locations designed to immerse students in hands-on mechanical design. Interns will work on airframes, enclosures, and launch systems, creating 3D CAD models and participating in simulations and rapid prototyping with SolidWorks and ANSYS.

You'll collaborate with engineers, develop technical drawings, and gain exposure to documentation, testing, and engineering change processes in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Basic experience with 3D CAD software (prefer SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with mechanical components such as machined parts, sheet metal, plastic parts, or composites.
• Exposure to hands-on prototyping, lab testing, or mechanical assembly through academic or personal projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing mechanical components and systems (airframes, payload enclosures, ground equipment, launch systems, 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 (3D printing).
• Generate technical drawings and bills of materials per drafting standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to support design reviews, testing, and integration of mechanical systems.
• Document progress and test results; learn configuration control and engineering change processes.
• Perform other tasks to support ongoing development.

Skills

3D CAD

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. offers a Summer Internship across multiple U.S. locations designed to immerse students in hands-on mechanical design. Interns will work on airframes, enclosures, and launch systems, creating 3D CAD models and participating in simulations and rapid prototyping with SolidWorks and ANSYS.

You'll collaborate with engineers, develop technical drawings, and gain exposure to documentation, testing, and engineering change processes in a fast-paced team environment.