Mechanical Assembly, Integration and Test Intern

HRL

Malibu, California

Internship

Posted May 7, 2026

$30 - $35

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Job Description

A summer internship role focused on supporting the design, integration, testing, and analysis of drone-mounted sensors, involving hands-on work with mechanical, electronic, and software systems in a mission-driven research environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support design, simulation, integration, and testing of mechanical, thermal, and electronic assemblies for drone-mounted sensors
Perform finite element analysis (FEA) of CAD components and assemblies, and SPICE simulations for electronics and RF subsystems
Prepare design specifications, component drawings, assembly instructions, and interface control documents
Integrate and validate system hardware in laboratory environments
Contribute to software development for monitoring, controlling, and data acquisition from RF subsystems
Assist senior staff in the product development cycle and participate in system design and analysis

Requirements

Students currently enrolled in upper-level undergraduate coursework in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronics, or other engineering related disciplines.
Coursework covering mechatronics design is desired.
Hands-on experience in design, integration, and testing of mechanical assemblies and electronic systems.
Hands-on experience integrating and testing mechanical and electrical system components.
Experience with software for mechanical hardware design such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
Experience with electrical design software such as Eagle CAD or Altium Designer.
Experience with finite element analysis software such as Ansys or COMSOL.
Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
Knowledge of mechanical design principles from the component to subsystem level, including GD&T.
Familiarity with electrical engineering design software and standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Working knowledge of electronic parts and components, including connectors, cables, printed circuit boards, and device packages.
Basic understanding of electronic and/or RF systems.
Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation or engineering workstations.
Must be able to safely use complex electronic equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Sufficient mobility, visual and hearing acuity, and manual dexterity to safely work with hand tools within a laboratory environment.
Willingness to interact with colleagues and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.
Must be enrolled in an educational program following the end of the internship.