Internship - Mechanical Fabrication Intern

Position: 2026 Internship - Mechanical Fabrication Intern
Description

Are you searching for an internship experience that includes interesting and impactful engineering work?

Do you have a passion for manufacturing complex mechanical hardware and prototype development?

If you're pursuing a degree in engineering and want to gain experience, we'd love to have you join our team!

We are seeking an intern to help us produce mechanical hardware for APL. As a member of our team, your primary contribution will be supporting missions for space exploration, operational prototypes and manufacturing science. You will be joining a hardworking team of engineers and scientists who manufacture flight hardware and develop prototypes. We are passionate about our mission and to our commitment of providing high quality hardware.

We strive to foster an environment of shared learning and value growth and technical excellence.

As a member of our team...

* Your primary responsibility will be to assist in the fabrication of advanced prototype, configured, and flight hardware in one or more of the following areas: composites, polymer bonding and molding, silicones processing or metal additive manufacturing

* Assisting in fabrication includes tasks such as preparation of metal additive builds, polymer additive, metal, and foam molds, composite layup and vacuum bagging, castings, demolding, manual trim and drill operations, and bonding assemblies.

* You will provide input and design support for mechanical manufacturing.

* You will review engineering drawings and participate in internal reviews for manufacturing.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

* Are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering.

* Have a passion for fabricating complex hardware and prototypes.

* Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale.

* Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subjected to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…

* Have experience fabricating complex hardware.

* Have experience working in a shop environment.

About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.

APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$22.60 Hourly

Maximum Rate

$47.95 Hourly