Mechanical Engineering Intern: UAS Prototyping & FEA

Make Rain; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker is revolutionizing cloud seeding with an integrated UAS platform. This role reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and focuses on mission-critical subsystems, from rapid prototyping to production readiness, in a fast-paced environment.

You will design and validate UAS subsystems, conduct FEA analysis, and collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust hardware solutions. Prior experience with SolidWorks and prototyping is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prototype rapidly and iteratively.
• Experience with test fixtures for prototypes and validation.
• FEA analysis experience for structural/thermal loading scenarios.
• Strong documentation for fabrication and assembly data.
• Ability to collaborate with Electrical, Software and Manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Design and build functional prototypes for UAS subsystems, iterating quickly based on flight test feedback and mission requirements.
• Test fixture design: Help conceptualize, design, build, and run test fixtures for prototype components.
• FEA: Work with mechanical engineers to 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 engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing

Skills

Cross functional ability

Concept to production experience

3D printing experience

Experience with CAD software

SolidWorks FEA experience

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks FEA

3D printing

Job description

Rainmaker is revolutionizing cloud seeding with an integrated UAS platform. This role reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer and focuses on mission-critical subsystems, from rapid prototyping to production readiness, in a fast-paced environment.

You will design and validate UAS subsystems, conduct FEA analysis, and collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust hardware solutions. Prior experience with SolidWorks and prototyping is essential.