MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN

Why should you intern at Platform Aerospace?

Our team: Individual contributions are great, but it really is about the whole team working towards the same goal. At Platform Aerospace, we are proud to say that from engineering to manufacturing, from travel to inventory, each team member plays an important role in supporting our mission, including our interns!

Embark on challenging projects During the summer, our interns have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that not only foster personal and professional growth but also provide a sense of accomplishment as our interns contribute to cutting-edge developments in the UAV industry.

Be a potential candidate for a new hire At Platform, our interns dive into hands-on experiences within their field of interest. Join us, showcase your skills, and become a part of something truly phenomenal.

JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN

DEPARTMENT: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

REPORTS TO: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

Job Summary:

Work on the mechanical engineering team supporting in the design of mechanical products for various military aircraft along with supporting in development of Vanilla a long endurance UAS.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing layouts and various mechanical drawings including modifications and/or new design.
• Supports engineering team in various technical activities related to design and technical product development.
• Support engineering team in maintaining BOM's, preparing parts and assemblies for production.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelor's level degree, preferably in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Some entry level experience and passion in mechanical design, 3D CAD design (Solidworks) is desired.
• Familiarity with material properties and ability to perform basic analysis.
• Familiarity with part drawings, assembly drawings and machine shop practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to be self-sufficient.