About the role#
The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern works with our design team to develop flight hardware for new and existing airframes. You will own a scoped hardware project from concept through prototype and test. You will work with a dedicated mentor and have daily access to the engineers responsible for the systems around you. This is not a shadowing program. Interns at Amca ship hardware. You should expect your work to be reviewed with the same rigor as a full-time engineer, and you will see your parts on the bench before you leave.
What you'll do#
- Design and prototype mechanical hardware under the guidance of a mentor engineer.
- Contribute to avionics hardware, flow control devices, or mechanisms.
- Question requirements, look for simplification, and help accelerate component deliveries.
- Generate and maintain detailed drawings, component specifications, and supporting analysis.
- Perform concept design, technical analysis, and first unit builds.
- Support root cause investigations arising in development, production, and test, and help implement corrective actions.
- Build and test prototypes in our in-house R&D lab.
- Work with test engineering to help define and execute qualification plans for the components you own.
- Work with build engineers to understand manufacturability constraints and incorporate DFM feedback into your designs.
- Present your project and results to the engineering team at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering physics.
- Returning to school in Fall 2027, or graduating in Spring 2027 and interested in a full-time role.
- Completed coursework in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, or solid mechanics, and a working understanding of engineering first principles.
- Hands-on design, analysis, or build experience through coursework, a student project team, personal projects, or a prior internship.
- Experience on a student project team building physical hardware.
- Familiarity with GD&T concepts.
- Experience with Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or a similar CAD package.
- Exposure to finite element analysis (FEA) software.
- Experience designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with pressurized components.
- Experience using test instrumentation and control components.
- Machine shop, welding, or fabrication experience.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in El Segundo, California, five days a week.
- Occasional travel to vendors or other Amca sites may be required.
- This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.
About Amca
Amca manufactures aircraft components for clients across the globe. The company operates as a collection of aerospace suppliers based in the United States. It includes subsidiaries such as Electro-Mech Components, Cal-Draulics, and Aerospace Control Products. Founded in 2024, the business maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees. Its headquarters are located in El Segundo, California.
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