Mechanical Engineering Intern - Hands-On Design & Testing

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern or Co-op to support real-world projects within Warfare Systems, a group of HII’s Mission Technologies division. You will assist with design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing support under mentorship.

The role targets students eager to apply classroom knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and develop professional engineering skills on active programs with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field.
• Foundational coursework in statics, dynamics, materials, thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical design tasks including CAD modeling, drafting, and design reviews.
• Support engineering analyses such as stress analysis, tolerance stack-ups, thermal evaluations, or fluid mechanics applications.
• Participate in prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing activities.
• Collect, organize, and interpret test data, preparing clear documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and project engineering.
• Help maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform research, benchmarking, and engineering calculations as needed.

Skills

CAD tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (enrolled)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

MATLAB/Python

FEA tools

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern or Co-op to support real-world projects within Warfare Systems, a group of HII’s Mission Technologies division. You will assist with design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing support under mentorship.

The role targets students eager to apply classroom knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and develop professional engineering skills on active programs with cross-functional teams.