Mechanical Design Engineer Intern; REQ Job Groton area,Connecticut USA,Engineering

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Intern (REQ 220)

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern for a part‑time internship supporting several engineering projects and programs across our company. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, innovative, self‑starters with strong mechanical, technical, and problem‑solving skills, and will be enrolled in a certified degree program working towards a BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related degree. APS works on exciting, technically challenging research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs.

This position will allow applicants to collaborate with subject matter experts and make meaningful contributions to project teams and their objectives. It will give applicants exposure to all parts of the R&D process, from first‑principle analysis through to prototyping and testing of integrated systems.

Tasking may include:

Assist in the design, analysis, and engineering of advanced prototype systems
Assist in the fabrication, assembly and testing of systems
Assist in general facilities management, warehouse and shop organization, and maintenance and inventory of shop tools
Packaging parts and equipment, preparing and managing shipments

Required Attributes and

Skills:

Experience with 3D CAD Software
Fundamental knowledge of materials, strengths, and statics analysis
General knowledge of mechanical hardware and common systems (gears, shafts, fasteners, bearings, etc.)
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Desired Attributes and

Skills:

Utilization of mechanical engineering principles to design mechanical elements
Ability to perform preliminary FEA on mechanical designs
Ability to read and create mechanical fabrication drawings
Knowledge of engineering calculation tools (Mathcad, MATLAB, etc.)
Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices
Experience with 3D printing technologies and software
Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Basic Stamp, Raspberry Pi)
Knowledge of software programming languages (e.g., JAVA, C#, C++, Python)

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application using the form below, fax them to , Attn:
Janet, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

EOE:
Vet/Disability Invitation to Self-Identify

In keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self‑identify pre‑offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.

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