2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern

The role

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support the engineering team with mechanical design, development, analysis, testing, and documentation. Interns will apply engineering principles to real-world projects through project-based work.

What you will do

• Assist with mechanical design, development, and analysis activities for assigned projects.
• Support the development, review, and documentation of mechanical models, drawings, specifications, and other engineering artifacts.
• Assist with defining, documenting, and tracking engineering requirements.
• Participate in trade studies and evaluation of design concepts.
• Support the development of test approaches, fixtures, tooling, and other hardware or processes.
• Participate in testing and evaluation activities including collecting, analyzing, and presenting engineering data.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Assist with documenting mechanical interfaces and communicating technical information.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for design, process, and operational improvements.
• Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, training sessions, and other learning opportunities.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university
• Solid understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles and design methodology
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to learn and apply new engineering tools, processes, and methodologies
• Ability to travel for in-person orientation and program kickoff, as well as for the final presentation

Nice to have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with mechanical design or CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Previous internship, coursework, academic project, or other relevant experience related to mechanical engineering
• Experience with CAD, mechanical design, engineering analysis, prototyping, testing, or manufacturing
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical documentation, or requirements
• Hands-on experience with laboratory, fabrication, testing, or other engineering activities

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Networking
• Professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligib

About the company

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions.