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Mechanical Design Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

CHAOS Industries
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$30-$45
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field
  • Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship and return to school at the end of the internship
  • Experience working in an academic project team or laboratory
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program
  • CAD skills (any platform) and ability to create high-quality engineering drawings
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience through internships, student teams, research, military service, or personal projects involving aerospace, defense, robotics, vehicles, mechanisms, electronics packaging, or ruggedized hardware
  • Exposure to structural or thermal analysis using hand calculations or commercial FEA tools
  • Experience with machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, composites, welding, or other fabrication techniques
  • Experience in SolidWorks and 3D computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Ability to perform basic static and dynamic calculations, component sizing, and tolerancing
What the job really is

As a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern at CHAOS Industries for Summer 2027, you will work on mechanical design projects from concept to prototype, under the guidance of a senior engineer. Your responsibilities will include building and iterating on 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, analyzing failures, and transitioning successful projects into production. This internship offers a hands-on experience in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits
  • Hourly rate range of $30-$45
  • Relocation package for non-local interns
  • Free daily lunch
  • ‘No meeting Fridays’
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Casual dress code
Things to weigh
  • Internship is in-person and lasts for 12 weeks
  • No mention of specific technologies or tools beyond CAD and SolidWorks
  • Compensation range is broad and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Benefits may vary depending on nature of employment and work location
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