About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) team. You will support aircraft repair engineering, sustainment strategy, and process development. The role involves working directly with operational aircraft, field-returned hardware, and cross-functional teams to build the repair foundation for electric flight.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of aircraft repair procedures for structural, mechanical, electrical, and battery systems.
- Assist in authoring service procedures and repair documentation.
- Participate in the teardown, inspection, and evaluation of returned components.
- Support root cause investigations and failure analysis efforts.
- Collaborate with the Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Flight Operations teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- A strong interest in aircraft systems and hands-on hardware work.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for the Fall 2026 term.
- The role is based on-site in Palo Alto, California.
About Pivotal
Pivotal is a contract research organization that manages clinical trials. Founded in 2001, the company operates across more than 20 countries. It focuses on drug development programs by designing trials for patients and investigators. The firm maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees and is based in Madrid, Spain.
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