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Who We Are:
We are seeking a highly-motivated engineering intern to join our team in solving unique problems for the United States Government by participating in the mechanical design, fabrication and testing of complex devices and systems in a R&D environment.
Objectives of this Role:
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
We are seeking a highly-motivated engineering intern to join our team in solving unique problems for the United States Government by participating in the mechanical design, fabrication and testing of complex devices and systems in a R&D environment.
Objectives of this Role:
- Our student engineers work for and alongside full-time Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians.
- Students are exposed to a wide variety of technical areas and given the opportunity to develop innovative solutions that meet project requirements.
- Assist with mechanical design, fabrication, and testing on a variety of technical challenges.
- Summer 2026 position.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Assist in mechanical designs utilizing SolidWorks and other engineering tools.
- Resolve a variety of engineering issues during design, fabrication, and testing. Perform market research, specify equipment and parts, design mechanical components, generate drawings for fabrication, and plan and perform experiments.
- Regularly communicate work status with engineering and technical staff. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on technical challenges.
- Compile and summarize test data. Prepare technical presentations.
- Explore new technologies and engineering tools that may benefit existing programs.
Requirements:
- Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering degree field.
- 0 years: Mechanical design experience and competency in CAD software.
- SolidWorks experience preferred.
- Experience fabricating, assembling and troubleshooting mechanical parts and assemblies.
- Working knowledge of ANSYS Structural or similar FEA software.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Applied Power home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
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