Mechanical Engineering Intern: Prototyping, FEA & Testing

MITRE; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE’s Mechanical and Reliability Department seeks a hands-on engineering intern to support mechanical design, analysis, and testing for national security and public-interest projects. You will work under a mentor on FEA, CAD prototyping, and environmental qualification tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in mechanical or aerospace programs, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and maintain high academic performance to contribute to MITRE’s mission and ongoing research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for engineering problems.
• Desire to contribute to national security and public-interest projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist mentor with mechanical engineering tasks in FEA, CAD prototyping, and testing.
• Utilize FEA software to evaluate environmental requirements and performance.
• Validate analysis results with lab equipment in on-site facilities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

MITRE’s Mechanical and Reliability Department seeks a hands-on engineering intern to support mechanical design, analysis, and testing for national security and public-interest projects. You will work under a mentor on FEA, CAD prototyping, and environmental qualification tasks.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in mechanical or aerospace programs, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and maintain high academic performance to contribute to MITRE’s mission and ongoing research initiatives.