Summer Aircraft Design Intern — Hands-On Mechanical Engineer

Saab, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, Indiana offers a paid Mechanical Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. Under supervision of Senior Engineers, you will work on an internship project related to aircraft design and production, contributing to the T-7 trainer and supporting design improvements.

Requirements include enrollment in an engineering degree, completion of freshman year or higher by Fall 2026, GPA 3.0+, strong teamwork and communication, and a willingness to learn. U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited engineering degree program.
• Completed freshman year or greater by Fall 2026.
• GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Prior Internship/Co-Op experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness and excitement to learn and take on new challenges.
• Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Complete a designated internship project with deliverables and value-added impact.
• Partner with a mentor to solicit feedback and direction on the project.
• Duties vary to meet development needs and provide context for completing project tasks.
• Contribute to the production and design of the T-7 trainer by evaluating non-conformances and developing design solutions.
• Acquire experience in a design organization and understand aircraft design and production functions.
• Champion Saab's values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering degree enrollment

Freshman year completed by Fall 2026

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, Indiana offers a paid Mechanical Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. Under supervision of Senior Engineers, you will work on an internship project related to aircraft design and production, contributing to the T-7 trainer and supporting design improvements.

Requirements include enrollment in an engineering degree, completion of freshman year or higher by Fall 2026, GPA 3.0+, strong teamwork and communication, and a willingness to learn. U.S.