Design Engineering Intern

The Design Engineer Intern will assist in product design, development, and analysis under the supervision of the engineering team. This internship provides hands-on experience in engineering tasks related to our products, supporting ongoing projects and gaining valuable industry knowledge. The candidate must be a rising junior or senior currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and able to work at least 20 hours per week or full-time during the summer.

• Assist with CAD modeling, drafting, and documentation for product designs.
• Support engineering team in developing technical drawings and specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on engineering solutions.
• Assist in conducting testing, analysis, and validation of prototypes or components.
• Support documentation of engineering processes, test data, and project progress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals and deadlines.
• Perform basic research and data analysis to contribute to design improvements.
• This job description is not all inclusive of all duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• Rising junior or senior (must be enrolled at least through the summer).
• Ability to commute to the Los Alamitos, CA plant location.
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours/week or full-time during the summer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and design concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry lightweight materials or tools as needed. 

• Eligible to meet plant EAR/ITAR compliance requirements.
• Ability to work at least 20 hours/week during the academic year or 40 hours/week during summer.