Mechanical Engineering Internship - Spring 2026

Vital Lyfe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Hands-on project experience

Job summary

Vital Lyfe is seeking an energetic mechanical engineering intern to join our Torrance, CA team for hands-on design and testing of high-pressure systems and lightweight components. You will collaborate with engineers on prototyping, analysis, and optimization tasks to ensure reliable performance in water-treatment solutions.

The role emphasizes mentorship, real-world project exposure, and growing skillsets in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science within an impact-driven startup

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience or coursework in relevant fields such as fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and material science may be beneficial.
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, and analysis are part of the internship requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Material science

Circuit design

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.