About the role#
This internship offers the chance to work with a manufacturer of aerospace and defense electrical connectors. You will join the team in Irvine for the Summer 2027 term, working full-time on a specific harsh environment connector project. You will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced design engineers throughout your time here to ensure a productive experience.
What you'll do#
- Interpret customer requirements and regulatory constraints to develop scopes of work, project hours, and schedules.
- Create preliminary 3D CAD models and present concepts during Preliminary Design Reviews.
- Perform design changes based on team feedback and finalize 2D CAD drawings.
- Collaborate with procurement to select vendors and secure prototypes.
- Create Design Validation Test Plans and provide technical assistance during testing at internal or external labs.
- Interpret test results to determine if further design changes are required.
- Work with Engineering Documentation to release final designs.
- Follow all safety policies, participate in workplace inspections, and assist in developing job safety analyses.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree program (BS, MS, or PhD) in good standing.
- Intent to continue your degree program after the internship ends.
- Experience with CAD software, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with basic mechanical and electrical design principles.
- Ability to meet the definition of a U.S. person under ITAR regulations.
- Knowledge of CNC machining, injection molding, and materials like metals, plastics, and rubber is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Irvine, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly range of $22.69 to $33.85.
About ITT Inc.
ITT Inc. manufactures engineered components and technology solutions for the aerospace, defense, energy, and transportation markets. The company maintains operations across 40 countries and serves clients in approximately 125 nations. It is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and employs over 15,000 people globally. The firm focuses on specialized industrial machinery and flow control systems.
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