About the role#
We are looking for an Analysis Engineering Intern to join our team in Brea, California. This is a paid, part-time position for Summer 2027, running from May to September. You will work on-site, contributing to the analysis of components used in nuclear power plants.
What you'll do#
- Prepare formal design reports, structural calculation packages, and technical evaluations for safety-related components.
- Perform structural, stress, and fatigue analyses for components under various conditions, including seismic events, thermal transients, pressure, and operating dynamics.
- Build finite element models, apply boundary conditions, run simulations, and post-process stress results using ANSYS.
- Review and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks to ensure design feasibility and analytical accuracy.
- Work with the design engineering team to suggest material considerations, geometry modifications, and structural enhancements.
- Verify numerical models using classical closed-form hand calculations and engineering fundamentals.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil/Structural Engineering, with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
- Completion of sophomore or junior year is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid/thermal dynamics, and structural mechanics.
- Prior experience with finite element software, preferably ANSYS Mechanical.
- Experience with 3D parametric CAD modeling, preferably SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with structural load evaluation, such as pressure containment and seismic response.
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Brea, California
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to September)
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Part-time
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation provides engineered products and services for the defense, energy, industrial, and commercial aerospace markets. The company operates internationally with a presence in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It maintains a workforce of approximately 5,909 employees. The organization is a publicly traded entity listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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