About the role#
As a Production Engineering Intern, you will work alongside engineering teams to support the design, development, testing, and launch of products. You will gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle, from initial concepts and prototypes to integration and verification. This is a full-time, 12-week summer program based on-site in Simi Valley, California.
What you'll do#
- Assist in improving product development processes and apply standard company policies.
- Support cross-discipline teams through meetings, documentation, and progress tracking.
- Participate in subsystem design, characterization, and performance evaluations.
- Assist in prototype builds and coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and third-party service providers.
- Track and manage engineering tasks, schedules, and issues using project management tools.
- Participate in design and technical review meetings.
- Support data collection, test result analysis, and documentation development.
- Learn and implement tools and templates that promote project engineering excellence.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Strong academic foundation in engineering fundamentals, physics, and mathematics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data or project management tools.
- Excellent communication, organization, and team collaboration skills.
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a technical environment.
- Basic understanding of design principles, testing methods, and project coordination.
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR regulations.
- Preferred: Exposure to systems engineering, configuration management, CAD tools, simulation software, or Lean/Six Sigma principles.
Location & details#
- Location: Simi Valley, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About AV
AV is a public company based in Arlington, Virginia, that specializes in defense and space manufacturing. The firm develops unmanned aircraft systems, ground robots, and software for autonomous platforms. It employs 3,034 people across multiple locations in the United States and Germany. The company focuses on integrated capabilities for modern defense missions.
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