R&D Design & Testing Co-Op: Prototyping, CAD & Data Analysis

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.); Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BAC is seeking a hands-on engineering intern to support the R&D Design & Testing team in Maryland. You will help develop and validate new products and technologies, while designing and modifying test setups and documenting results.

You will work with CAD models and drawings, perform data collection and analysis, and assist across multiple engineering programs. This internship emphasizes practical lab work and tool use.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or Materials preferred).
• Seniors or MS students preferred.
• Comfortable working in hands‑on laboratory/testing environment and using shop and power tools.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD; Autodesk Inventor preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of data acquisition equipment setup and operation.
• Proficient in Excel; advanced knowledge of Excel VBA, Matlab, or similar programming language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with BAC's R&D Design & Testing team to support development and validation of new products and technologies.
• Design, assemble, and modify test setups, prototypes, and experimental equipment.
• Support performance, reliability, and developmental testing activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report test data to support engineering decisions.
• Create and update CAD models, drawings, and test documentation.
• Support design, testing, and project execution activities across multiple engineering programs.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Shop tools

Excel VBA / Matlab

Education

Engineering major (Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Materials)

Senior or MS student

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor)

Job description

BAC is seeking a hands-on engineering intern to support the R&D Design & Testing team in Maryland. You will help develop and validate new products and technologies, while designing and modifying test setups and documenting results.

You will work with CAD models and drawings, perform data collection and analysis, and assist across multiple engineering programs. This internship emphasizes practical lab work and tool use.