Mechanical Engineering Intern: Rapid UAS Prototyping (Fall)

Make Rain; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker is seeking a mechanical engineering professional to contribute to mission-critical UAS subsystems. You will report to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and help design, prototype, test, and document hardware for our cloud seeding UAS platform.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning CAD, FEA, and fixture development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks proficiency with FEA capabilities (linear static, linear dynamic, nonlinear dynamic, thermal).
• Experience prototyping and manufacturing using 3D printers.
• Sheet metal design and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven track record of taking a product from concept to production.
• Ability to collaborate across Electrical and Software teams.

Responsibilities

• Rapid hardware prototyping: design and build functional prototypes for UAS subsystems and iterate based on flight test feedback and mission requirements.
• Test fixture design: conceive, design, build, and run test fixtures for prototype components.
• FEA: define loading and boundary conditions, set up FEA studies, run and validate results.
• Documentation: write technical documentation, prepare fabrication and assembly data for manufacturers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Electrical, software, and manufacturing.

Skills

CAD SolidWorks

FEA SolidWorks

3D Printing

Sheet Metal Design

Concept to Production

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Rainmaker is seeking a mechanical engineering professional to contribute to mission-critical UAS subsystems. You will report to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and help design, prototype, test, and document hardware for our cloud seeding UAS platform.

The role emphasizes rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning CAD, FEA, and fixture development in a fast-paced environment.