Mechanical/Opto-Mechanical Intern - Mentored Hands-on

Leonardo DRS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS invites applications for a Senior Technical Intern - Mechanical in San Diego, CA. The role offers hands-on prototyping, close collaboration with engineers, and exposure to multiple facets of mechanical and opto-mechanical systems within a defense-focused company.

You will be mentored by experienced engineers, participate in sprint-style work, and contribute to tasks from planning to shipping code-related work and hardware development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical Engineering student; some progress towards ME degree.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be capable of networking.
• Be diligent, hardworking and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development, prototyping, and testing of mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Work closely with engineers on engineering assignments.
• Carry out basic work instructions to understand company fundamentals.
• Conduct limited scope testing under supervision.
• Gather and assemble data for engineers.
• Assist engineers with design details and testing.
• Possibly help in research in a targeted field.
• Support and document testing activities; help maintain communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast learner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical Engineering student

Progress towards ME degree

Job description

Leonardo DRS invites applications for a Senior Technical Intern - Mechanical in San Diego, CA. The role offers hands-on prototyping, close collaboration with engineers, and exposure to multiple facets of mechanical and opto-mechanical systems within a defense-focused company.

You will be mentored by experienced engineers, participate in sprint-style work, and contribute to tasks from planning to shipping code-related work and hardware development.