Mechanical Engineering Internship​/Co-Op

Position

Spring 2027 Mechanical Engineering Internship/Co-Op

Parsippany, NJ (OnSite Monday - Friday)

Spring 2027 with the opportunity to continue into Summer 2027

October 2, 2026

October 16, 2026 - invitation only

Power and Actuation Systems

Join Marotta Controls' Engineering internship/Co-Op Program and take your classroom knowledge into the real world of aerospace and defense. As a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op, you’ll gain hands-on experience in design, production, quality, or test/development engineering while working alongside industry experts. You’ll apply mechanical and aerospace engineering principles to real projects, receive mentorship, and present your work to senior leadership at the end of your rotation.

Along the way, you’ll also network with other interns and employees through professional development and engagement events. Internships are available with a variety of teams across the Power and Actuation Business Unit, design, production, quality, or test/development engineering.

This internship/Co-op provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, develop valuable skills, and potentially transition into a full-time position based on performance and organizational needs.

• Support the design and analysis of aerospace components and actuation systems.
• Participate in fixture design, tolerance stack‑ups, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with assembly procedures, technical documentation, and test reports.
• Contribute to design reviews and product improvement initiatives.
• Apply your 3D CAD skills (Pro‑E/Creo preferred) in a fast‑paced environment.

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering program.
• Strong GPA and excellent grades in core engineering courses.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Pro‑E/Creo preferred).
• Detail‑oriented, precise, and organized with strong problem‑solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Availability to work full‑time onsite beginning January 2027 through end of summer 2027.

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• The Engineering Intern is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The Engineering Intern is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
• The Engineering Intern may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

At Marotta, you’ll contribute to programs that support space exploration, defense readiness, and advanced aerospace systems. Your work will matter, and you’ll gain practical skills that will launch your engineering career.

Parsippany, NJ

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

$18 - $24/hr

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

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