Design Engineer Internship - Fall 2026
On-site · Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States or Suffield, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Design Engineer Interns will contribute to rotary engine component design, CAD modeling, and analysis in a fast-paced, prototype-heavy environment. Responsibilities include conceptual and detailed design of rotary engine components (housings, rotors, seals, bearings, combustors, cooling systems, etc.), creating and modifying 3D models and detailed drawings to ASME standards, performing basic design analysis (hand calculations, basic FEA), supporting rapid prototyping (additive manufacturing, CNC machining, in-house fabrication), participating in design reviews and tolerancing, iterating designs based on test results and manufacturing constraints, contributing to fixture/tooling design for engine assembly or testing, documenting designs and changes, and collaborating across mechanical, manufacturing, controls, and test teams. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) with strong CAD skills, hands-on prototyping ability, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, small-team environment; U.S. person status preferred due to defense/aerospace projects. The internship offers hands-on ownership from concept through CAD modeling, analysis, prototyping, and testing iterations, with relocation as needed within CT and on-site duties in Bloomfield/Suffield.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field (rising junior/senior or graduate level preferred)
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent: Fusion 360, Creo, CATIA) for solid modeling, assemblies, and drawings
- Solid fundamentals in mechanical design, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes
- Hands-on mindset — comfortable with prototyping, basic machining, or 3D printing
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- U.S. person status (citizen or permanent resident) preferred due to defense/aerospace-related projects
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment with quick iteration cycles
- Prior project experience with engines, rotaries, high-performance vehicles, Formula SAE, UAVs, or robotics
- Exposure to GD&T, tolerance analysis, or design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Basic FEA experience (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or similar)
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing workflows or topology optimization
- Interest in internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, or advanced propulsion
- Previous internship or co-op in mechanical design, automotive, or aerospace
Additional Requirements
- U.S. person status preferred due to defense/aerospace-related projects
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