Mechanical Engineering & System Packaging Intern
Location
Cambridge, MA
Level
Internship
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$41,000 - $94,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-15
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance engineering solutions for challenging problems.
- Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
- Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected.
- Complete assignments to develop practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, and systems.
- Create detailed designs using 3-D CAD software (SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo).
- Analyze system performance through simulations using finite element software (e.g., Ansys).
- Collaborate with skilled operators in machine shops and rapid prototyping labs.
Job Requirements
- Enrollment in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team.
- Adaptability to changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to interact with various facilities such as materials characterization or metrology.
- Potential requirement to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
