About the role#
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team in a collaborative development environment. You will work on technical challenges related to crewed and autonomous maritime vehicles, including surface vessels and submarines. This role focuses on the design and analysis of mechanical systems to support our work with the Navy.
What you'll do#
- Design mechanical systems using various CAD and modeling tools.
- Conduct simulation, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems.
- Prepare for and lead periodic design reviews.
- Create technical reports and briefing materials for staff and Government agencies.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, systems engineers, fabrication shops, and external vendors.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date.
- Interest in CAD (Solidworks, CREO), stress and thermal analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL), CFD modeling, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with technical projects or extracurricular activities outside of the classroom.
- Preferred: Experience with autonomous vehicles (UxVs), ROVs, or crewed maritime platforms.
- Preferred: Experience with FEA, MATLAB, Python, C++, or OrcaFlex.
- Preferred: Active Secret security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Laurel, Maryland.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling application process.
About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is a nonprofit research center. It operates as a university affiliated research center. The organization focuses on national security and scientific research. It specializes in prototyping and development for the defense and space manufacturing industry. The laboratory is based in Laurel, Maryland and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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