Mechanical Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

Vital Lyfe, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Holiday

Cellphone and Internet Stipend

Phone Stipend

Referral Bonus

Equity

Team Outings

EV Charging Station

Job summary

Vital Lyfe is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Fall 2026. This on-site role in Torrance, CA offers hands-on experience shaping high-pressure systems and lightweight components. You will join a multidisciplinary team and gain mentorship while contributing to real-world projects addressing water challenges.

You will engage in prototyping, testing, validation, and reliability analyses as part of a growing startup.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience or coursework in relevant topics (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, circuit design, material science).
• Hands-on hardware development awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.
• Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components.
• Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Circuit design

Thermodynamics

Material science

Education

Pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Vital Lyfe, we don’t just build products — we engineer liberation. Aerospace-grade performance designed for the everyday. Frontier thinking made tangible. If you’re driven to push boundaries, to reimagine the essential, and to create impact that lasts — this is where you belong.

• 401K
• Paid Holiday
• Cellphone and Internet Stipend
• Phone Stipend
• Referral Bonus
• Equity
• Team Outings
• EV Charging Station

Open Roles

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

About Vital Lyfe
At Vital Lyfe, we are dedicated to solving global water challenges through innovative desalination and water treatment solutions. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges.

Mission
We’re looking for passionate and driven interns to join our mission and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.
• Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components.
• Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance.

Physical Job Requirements – Essential Functions

• Hands on work on development hardware.
• Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
• Hands-On Experience: Tackle real-world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.
• Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.
• Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).
• Attributes:
  • A passion for solving real-world problems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)

Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.