Summer 2024 Mechanical Engineering Intern

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview

We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated RF systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space launch vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Are you up for challenges? CAES is looking for a Team Player to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at the Woburn, MA facility. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, and being able to adapt to a rapidly changing production environment brings with it an exciting opportunity to influence the successful execution of production goals and achieving operational excellence. Due to the nature of the products we manufacture, this position requires US Citizenship for working on ITAR/EAR programs.

CAES is looking for motivated aspiring engineering interns to work in a highly collaborative, growing electronics product development environment at the Woburn, MA facility. You will work closely with design engineering, test, management, and production teams to support the design, prototype, verification, and manufacturing of complex electronic products and test sets. Disciplines considered for this position include, but are not limited to, mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, and drafting & design engineering.

This is a growth and development position for college students looking to gain experience and skills toward their intended degree. We offer flexible full and part-time work schedule options to accommodate and support student class load requirements.

Responsibilities

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Part Of Our Dynamic Engineering Development Team, You Will Design, Develop And Test Sophisticated RF/Microwave Products And Equipment. This Will Involve

Independently interpret requirements and specifications and conceptualize solutions.With oversight, help develop and write engineering plans and procedures.With oversight, design and engineer product, systems, and sub-systems.With oversight, conduct structural and thermal analysis of electronics and electronic enclosures for harsh environments.With oversight, help generate design models and drawings for new product design.With oversight, participate in assigned project tasks on current programs.Independently perform related or supporting engineering work assignments as business needs require.

Qualifications

Overview

This is a Mechanical Engineering internship opportunity during the summer of 2024, for a current full-time student seeking a Bachelor’s or Master's degree

CAES is looking for a talented and highly motivated individual with an interest in Mechanical design to assist our engineering team with the design and development of leading-edge products for military and space-based applications.

How To Succeed

You combine a solid theoretical background with creative and critical thinking. To join us you’ll need:

Minimum Requirements

Currently enrolled student in a relevant and accredited mechanical engineering program heading into their Junior or Senior year of studies.Basic understanding and interest in mechanical design.This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).Ability to obtain or maintain a Security Clearance.Local / regional candidate within reasonable commuting distance. No travel or housing assistance is available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework or experience in Mechanical designFamiliarity with various CAD design softwareAbility to effectively collect, track, and accurately input dataAbility to responsibly operate independently to complete assigned tasksProficient with communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project.Proficiency with software applications and programming languages relevant to candidate’s engineering discipline.Ability to generate presentations and deliver project or task status reports in a group setting.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Salary Range: $24 - $25 hourly. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

Benefits

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other Benefits Include

Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs. Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement 9/80 Alternate Work Week ScheduleTailored Management/Leadership TrainingInnovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

About Caes

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.