IIDesign Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Support design, analysis and testing of aerospace fluid motion control components including composites and elastomerics.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on exposure to composites and elastomerics in aerospace fluid motion control systems.
Might not be for you. Mechanical-design focused internship; limited polymer formulation or characterization work.
Adjacent materials roleproducts such as composites, metals, elastomerics, electric heaters, acoustics, and aerodynamics
- Seniority
- Intern/Co-op
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Internship
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Role
- R&D / Research
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Role details
Position: Engineering Design Intern (Summer 2027)
Location: Valencia, California
Major: Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Technology (Junior or Senior is preferred)
Academic Schedule: May – August 2027 (full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 week internship)
About the experience
ITT Aerospace Controls offers a best-in-class internship experience designed to immerse students in the aerospace industry. As a Manufacturing & Test Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and real-world projects that contribute to the innovation of fluid motion control and environmental control system solutions used in aerospace applications.
Interns work closely with experienced engineers and industry experts, gaining valuable insights into engineering processes, product development, and problem-solving strategies. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading professionals, this internship is an ideal launchpad for students passionate about making an impact in the aerospace and defense market.
This position will involve research, design, analysis, testing, and documentation for products such as composites, metals, elastomerics, electric heaters, acoustics, and aerodynamics.
- Must be currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and in good standing
- Junior and Senior students are preferred
- Knowledge/experience in CAD design, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident due to export regulations
- 40 hours per week (12 week internship)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SolidWorks and/or Catia v5/v6
- Experience with FEA software, such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- Design experience
- Testing experience
- Specific experience in the aerospace industry and knowledge of the processes employed is a plus
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