About the role#
Albacore Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the Summer 2026 term. This full-time, on-site position in Philadelphia focuses on the design, integration, and validation of mass-producible drone submarines. You will work directly on hardware that supports the defense of sovereign waters.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to mechanical design, integration, and validation efforts, including structural layouts, packaging, sealing strategies, and subsystem integration for propulsion and sensing.
- Design and fabricate custom hardware to support component verification and system performance evaluation.
- Execute focused technical investigations to assess new concepts, mechanisms, and materials that improve reliability and durability.
What you'll need#
- Experience designing and building mechanical or electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency in CAD tools, with a preference for SolidWorks, alongside knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and design for manufacturability.
- Skills in structural analysis, material selection, and environmental design considerations such as pressure, vibration, and corrosion for marine applications.
- Ability to perform hands-on prototyping, fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and iterative testing in laboratory and field environments.
- U.S. work authorization and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Albacore Inc.
Albacore Inc. manufactures long-range drone submarines. The company supports military operators with autonomous underwater systems designed for ocean traversal and mass production. Founded in 2025, the business operates out of San Francisco, California. It currently employs 30 people.
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