Intern, Model Systems Engineering

About The Team

You will work with a cross‑functional team within Autodesk Research, including members of the Simulation, Optimization and Systems (SOS), Industry Futures, and Engineering organizations. Together the team explores the future of product design for Autodesk’s Design & Manufacturing customers, bridging research, advanced engineering, and real‑world workflows. As a member of the team, you will have access to state‑of‑the‑art workshops and manufacturing expertise within the Autodesk Toronto Technology Centre.

As an Intern at Autodesk, you will be immersed in driving and owning projects that directly impact our customers, internal teams, or core products. You’ll work alongside cross‑functional teams and mentors within Autodesk Research, gaining hands‑on experience that further drives personal growth. In this role you will investigate and prototype a model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) approach tailored for the conceptual design of small‑scale mechanical assemblies.

The intern will explore integration of MBSE practices with computational geometry, AI/ML methods, and CAD/CAM workflows to improve early design fidelity.

• Have a dedicated mentor who will help you navigate through Autodesk from Day 1 while showing you what it means to be an Autodesker.
• Manage your project end‑to‑end, including research, project planning, implementation, and demonstration.
• Partner with various cross‑functional teams to solve critical problems across the Autodesk organization.
• Combine your knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering and state‑of‑the‑art AI tools to create proof‑of‑concept prototypes and demonstrations.
• Manage incomplete, ambiguous, or evolving requirements during early concept development.
• Adapt MBSE processes traditionally used for large‑scale systems to smaller assemblies while maintaining design fidelity.
• Integrate your output into broader team initiatives.
• Act as an MBSE reference for the team and provide guidance with respect to the products being studied.
• Document research findings, prototypes, and lessons learned for future reference.

• Master’s degree program in Systems Engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering (currently enrolled in a full‑time, degree‑seeking program).
• Proven track record with managing projects and challenges.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including assembly design and kinematic analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with software development for prototyping.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and experience using AI tools for software development or prototyping.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and reverse engineering.
• Understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, and design‑for‑assembly principles.
• Systems Engineering & MBSE knowledge.
• Familiarity with SysML.
• Understanding of quantitative trade‑off methods (Multi‑Attribute Utility Theory, Pareto analysis).
• Experience using Modelica, MATLAB, or similar tools for systems analysis.
• Practical experience applying model‑based systems engineering principles to product design.

• Prior experience from internships, extracurriculars, or other side projects.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for Autodesk and/or desire to learn more about the domain.
• Doctoral degree program in Systems Engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience operating advanced manufacturing equipment (e.g., CNC mill, 3D‑scanner, CMM, 3D printers).
• Experience designing assemblies and product development processes.
• Well versed in implementing MBSE frameworks and system architectures.

The 2026 Canada program runs for 16 weeks (May 4 – Aug 21). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote, and hybrid work preferences.

At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.