Mechanical Engineering Internship – Summer 2027

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation coverage

Furnished housing for internship

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. offers a Mechanical Engineering Internship for summer 2027.

You will design, simulate, and test mechanical and thermal systems supporting advanced semiconductor technologies, working as an equal contributor on a team of leading engineers inside a broad internship program. Based on your resume, you will be aligned to the Mechanical Engineering track, with opportunities to gain real-world experience in IC packaging, thermal modeling, and cooling solutions, in a program

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, or related field.
• Available for 11–14 weeks in Summer 2027 (May–September).
• Graduation date November 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and test mechanical and thermal systems for Qualcomm technologies.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers on IC packaging and thermal modeling.
• Contribute to projects across chip/package co-design and cooling solutions.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in mechanical engineering or related

Tools

Cadence Sip

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Interns Group, Interns Group > Interim Engineering Intern - HW

General Summary:

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm relentlessly innovates transforming businesses, enriching lives and fortifying societies. Our solutions are pivotal in crafting a smarter, interconnected world. Building on our nearly 40-year history of era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high performance, lower-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. We’re proud to be the partner of choice to many of the world’s largest enterprises. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

At Qualcomm, we're committed to engineering human progress by delivering intelligent computing everywhere. We're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to transform industries and improve lives. Our early career programs offer limitless opportunities for growth, mentorship, and meaningful work. By joining our team, you'll be part of a community that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI, computing, and connectivity. With a global footprint spanning over 30 countries, you'll have the chance to collaborate with diverse talent and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of technology.

Our early career programs are designed to attract inventive minds, offering a platform to contribute to our long-term innovation pipeline. You'll be part of a community that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Our programs provide real-world experience, technical skills, and professional development opportunities, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and achieve your career goals. Join us for our U.S. 2027 summer intern class!

Role Overview

As a Qualcomm Mechanical Engineering Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and help establish the new standards for tomorrow. You will work as an equal contributor on a team of leading engineers to design, simulate, and test mechanical and thermal systems that support Qualcomm’s advanced semiconductor technologies. Projects may span IC packaging, chip/package co-design, thermal modeling, signal and power integrity, and next-generation cooling solutions.

This internship supports the Mechanical Engineering track. Based on your resume you will be aligned to projects within this track.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree program in mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field
• Must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–September)
• Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later
• 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as Python, Matlab

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates actively pursuing a degree with an anticipated graduation between November 2027 and June 2028.
• Familiarity with Cadence Sip, AutoCAD, and Solidworks
• Coursework in Solid Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Knowledge of IC packaging structures, chip-package interaction, and electronic packaging processes
• Experience with thermal system design, modeling, and testing
• Understanding of heat transfer, mechanical design, and microelectronics
• Exposure to server product design, system impedance testing, fan performance measurement, and heatsink design methodology
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind tunnel, and/or airflow bench operation

Qualcomm’s Internship Program

Our interns join world-class teams to help define and build what is next for mobility and the world. You’ll be paired with a mentor with visibility to your project and team, receive support from your manager, and have access to the entire Qualcomm employee community to ensure your success. To round out your summer internship, we host professional development workshops, social events, cross-functional speaker sessions, and an executive speaker series. In addition to competitive hourly pay and accrued vacation time, you will receive relocation coverage and furnished housing accommodations for the duration of your internship.

Internship opportunities may be available in the following locations, depending on team and project needs: Austin, Boulder, Boxborough, Bridgewater, Chandler, Irvine, New York City, Louisville, Raleigh, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Seattle.

Future Employment Considerations

This internship aligns to a potential role that is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Export Control Notice

This role may require an export license for candidates with citizenship in certain countries (see current country list below – subject to change). Qualcomm, like other companies, is experiencing significant delays in the export license process. Please be advised that if an export license is required, you may not be able to start work with Qualcomm until the license is granted, which may impact your ability to participate in the internship.

Countries requiring export:

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Cuba, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macau, Moldova, Mongolia, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.

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EEO Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

• $17.00 - $98.00

The above pay scale reflect(s) the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.