Build Engineer Internship (Fall Term 2026)

• Perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of ground support equipment, R&D prototypes, and flight hardware.
• Contribute to the design and development of production workspaces, tooling, and inventory management systems to support build efficiency.
• Maintain and improve lab organization, tooling readiness, consumable stock levels, and overall safety compliance.
• Create, update, and refine work instructions, build documentation, and configuration tracking to ensure repeatable, high-quality builds.
• Support outsourced manufacturing efforts, including kit preparation, documentation handoff, on-site build support, post-build reviews, and driving continuous improvement with vendors.
• Collaborate with engineers to identify and implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly improvements.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical or electromechanical systems (personal projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, rocketry, etc.).
• Comfortable using common mechanical tools, shop equipment, and basic measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters, etc.).
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, Onshape, or similar).
• Exposure to manufacturing processes such as machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, or PCB assembly is a plus.
• Experience documenting processes, writing work instructions, or maintaining build documentation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, repeatable builds
• Organized and proactive with strong problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and vendors in a fast-paced hardware development environment.
• This role is open for the Fall 2026 term.

• $25-29 per hour

Salary : $25 - $29