Paid Hands-On Composite Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Liquidpiston; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

LiquidPiston is seeking a Composite Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 in Bloomfield, CT, with relocation to Suffield later. This hands-on internship lets you design, build, fabricate, troubleshoot, and test composite hardware alongside senior engineers in a fast-paced R&D setting.

You will assist with development of composite components, participate in prototype builds, and gain experience across design, manufacturing, and documentation while contributing to real propulsion projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with composite materials.
• Familiarity with carbon fiber, fiberglass, epoxy systems, prepreg, wet layup, or similar composite processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Willingness to work onsite in a lab/manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of composite components and structures.
• Support composite part fabrication, layup, trimming, bonding, and finishing.
• Assist with tooling and fixture development for composite manufacturing.
• Support prototype builds and engineering development projects.
• Help troubleshoot manufacturing and design issues and identify potential solutions.
• Assist with dimensional inspection and evaluation of composite components.
• Support material selection and documentation for composite applications.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of composite components and assemblies.
• Create and update engineering documentation, drawings, work instructions, and build documentation.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to improve manufacturing processes and part quality.
• Maintain organized records of fabrication, testing, and engineering activities.

Skills

Hands-on

Reading drawings

CAD familiarity

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

LiquidPiston is seeking a Composite Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 in Bloomfield, CT, with relocation to Suffield later. This hands-on internship lets you design, build, fabricate, troubleshoot, and test composite hardware alongside senior engineers in a fast-paced R&D setting.

You will assist with development of composite components, participate in prototype builds, and gain experience across design, manufacturing, and documentation while contributing to real propulsion projects.