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Engineering Intern - Mechanical

Innoflight Inc.
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GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars—we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As an Engineering Intern - Mechanical, you’ll work under the guidance of the department manager and lead engineers to support a variety of exciting projects. Your day might include assisting with hardware and software testing, managing critical engineering data, writing automation scripts, and participating in hands-on assembly and debugging of advanced systems. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in a collaborative and innovative engineering environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Support Engineering Projects: Assist engineers with new and existing hardware/software development projects, including testing and debugging fully functional products.
  • Manage Engineering Data: Edit and manage SolidWorks parts in PDM and maintain parts databases to ensure accurate documentation and version control.
  • Develop Tools & Automation: Create cable pinout spreadsheets and write test automation software and scripts to improve test efficiency.
  • Test & Validate Systems: Support hardware and software integration testing; track and document test errors and results.
  • Conduct Research & Reporting: Perform research, collect and analyze data, conduct experiments, and submit daily technical reports.
  • Collaborate & Learn: Work alongside experienced engineers to gain exposure to the full lifecycle of product development—from concept through testing and iteration.
  • Adapt & Contribute: Perform other technical and project support duties as assigned to meet team and project goals.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

  • Hands-On Technical Support: Supporting engineering teams through assembly, debugging, and test execution of integrated hardware and software systems.
  • Organizing Data: Managing and maintaining parts databases and using engineering tools like SolidWorks PDM efficiently.
  • Problem Solving & Automation: Developing scripts and tools to streamline testing and identifying and tracking software/hardware errors.
  • Team Collaboration: Communicating effectively with engineers and contributing ideas to improve existing methods and processes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college/university.
  • Pursuing a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
  • Enrolled full-time for the current or upcoming Fall or Spring semester.
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial transcripts required upon application).
  • Previous internship experience in Aerospace is a plus.
  • Willingness to learn, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The pay rate for this position is $22 per hour.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

  • Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off—whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours.
  • Continuous Learning & Development: We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job.
  • Mission-Driven Culture: We aren’t just building tech—we’re enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU, WITH US
At Innoflight, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms, and you don’t need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, recruiters, or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight, and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral.

To California residents applying for this job, please read Innoflight’s CCPA Notice: https://www.innoflight.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.