Summer Engineering Intern: CAD, Simulation & Prototyping

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Paid time off

Health benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Divergent is offering a summer internship in Torrance, CA, focused on design, analysis, and testing of mechanical and structural components. You will work with engineers across disciplines to develop software tools, automation, and simulation models, contributing to real-world manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in ME, AE, CS, or Materials Science programs, able to work onsite 40+ hrs/week for 12 weeks, and proficient in CAD, programming, or simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Bachelor's or Master's program in ME, AE, CS, Materials Science or related field.
• Ability to work onsite in Torrance, CA.
• 40+ hours weekly for 12 consecutive weeks (Summer 2027).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, programming, or simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, analyze, and test components.
• Support development of software tools, automation, or simulations.
• Conduct research, data collection, and technical analysis.
• Assist prototyping and validation using DAPS workflow, including additive manufacturing and robotics.
• Document processes, results, and recommendations.
• Present findings at internship conclusion.

Skills

Strong analytical & problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Computer Science

Materials Science

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Python

C++

MATLAB

ANSYS

Abaqus

COMSOL

Job description

Divergent is offering a summer internship in Torrance, CA, focused on design, analysis, and testing of mechanical and structural components. You will work with engineers across disciplines to develop software tools, automation, and simulation models, contributing to real-world manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in ME, AE, CS, or Materials Science programs, able to work onsite 40+ hrs/week for 12 weeks, and proficient in CAD, programming, or simulation tools.