Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Description:
Individual will directly support task leads in the execution of complex FME projects, engineering analysis and testing, and providing technical and/or operational support to projects and programs.
Specific duties include hardware analysis, subsystem-level test and evaluation of mechanical/aerospace/electromechanical systems, test design and data analysis, and technical documentation.
Security Clearance: Active SECRET preferred but not required.
***Applicants selected for internship will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information and/or materials.
Experience Requirements:
This position requires an engineering student seeking a BS or MS degree.
Basic qualifications include:
- Actively enrolled student seeking a degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field from an ABET accredited school with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Requires a fundamental understanding of mechanical and aerospace engineering concepts, particularly including mechanics, materials, guidance/navigation/controls, aerodynamics/flight dynamics, and liquid/solid propulsion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook).
- Must possess strong technical communication skills, be able to work both independently and in collaborative team environments, exercise good judgement, and be able to quickly adapt to new work assignments.
- Must work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office and/or customer site on Redstone Arsenal, AL.
- Candidate must be a US citizen and be able to qualify for (and maintain) a Top Secret Clearance.
Preferred skills:
- Knowledge of air defense, missile, and radar systems highly desired.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
- Experience with/proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis.
- Experience with/proficiency in Siemens NX or other 3D CAD programs.
- Ability to reverse-engineer mechanical systems, assemblies, and components, and conduct technical comparisons to previously analyzed hardware.
- Ability to read and generate engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and functional block diagrams of components, subsystems, and complete systems.
- Ability to organize and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
- Ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical briefings.
- Strong interpersonal skills to support interaction with a diverse technical team of Government and contractor personnel.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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