Mechanical Engineering Intern | Summer 2027

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI invites you to join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This paid internship offers hands-on, highly technical experience and lets you see what it's like to work at Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems.

The internship lasts at least 10 weeks in an engineering development environment. You will work with engineering staff on assignments, gain exposure to multiple disciplines, and mentors will help your career development.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate in an engineering program.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn.
• Basic engineering tool knowledge relevant to discipline.
• Preferred junior or senior year.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, power electronics, control systems and related areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic work instructions to understand fundamentals and learn new things.
• Conduct limited scope testing under supervision of engineers.
• Gather and assemble data for engineers.
• Help in research in your functional area.
• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under supervision; assist engineers with design details.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with engineering staff and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diligent

Quick learner

Basic engineering tools

Team player

Education

Undergraduate engineering student

GPA 3.0+

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Mechanical Engineering Intern | Summer 2027

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051

Job ID:115464

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as aMechanical Engineering Intern! Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems. This is apaidsummer undergraduate intern opportunity. Engineering interns work closely with and assist our Engineering staff with various assignments and projects. Our Summer Intern Program consists of at least 10 weeks of real world experience in an engineering development environment.

In addition to Mechanical Engineering, we offer assignments in Electrical, Systems, Software, Manufacturing, and Test. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to the intern and DRS.

You know what's cool? Our summer interns get to take advantage of our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off AND you can participate in the 401(K) with our generous company match!

What You Will Do

• Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and allow you to learn new things
• Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers
• Gather and assemble data for engineers
• Help in research in your functional area
• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers; assist engineers with appropriate design details
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Current accredited college or university enrollment; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering field
• Grade point average of 3.0 or above
• Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn
• Basic engineering tool knowledge relevant to discipline
• Preferable to someone entering their junior or senior year
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, power electronics, control systems, switchgear, motors, mg sets, electronics packaging, energy conversion, etc. a plus

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.