Summer Avionics Mechanical Engineer Intern

Inversion Space Company; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Reentry Technologies is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support design, build, integration and testing of mechanical hardware for flight avionics. The role collaborates with avionics, electrical, RF, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, hardware‑driven solutions.

You will gain hands‑on experience taking hardware from concept through prototyping, fabrication, and environmental testing, with exposure to thermal management, mechanisms, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable).
• Coursework or project experience in mechanical design, structures, materials, manufacturing, thermal systems, or related disciplines.
• Experience using a 3D CAD package such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Fusion 360, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with avionics and mechanical engineers to design, build, integrate, and test mechanical hardware for flight avionics systems.
• Support the design and packaging of flight computers, electronics, RF systems, sensors, batteries, and other avionics components.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support mechanical design reviews, including tolerance analysis, fastener selection, interfaces, manufacturability, and assembly considerations.
• Build and evaluate prototypes and engineering test articles using machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, composites, or other fabrication processes.
• Support vehicle‑level avionics integration, including mechanical interfaces, mounting, harness routing, connector access, grounding/bonding provisions, and serviceability.
• Participate in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and thermal‑vacuum testing.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical integration issues and rapidly develop hardware solutions to unblock testing and vehicle integration.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data and support generation of engineering reports and design documentation.

Skills

3D CAD

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Fusion 360

Job description

Advanced Reentry Technologies is seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support design, build, integration and testing of mechanical hardware for flight avionics. The role collaborates with avionics, electrical, RF, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, hardware‑driven solutions.

You will gain hands‑on experience taking hardware from concept through prototyping, fabrication, and environmental testing, with exposure to thermal management, mechanisms, and