R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern

Design West Technologies Inc. of Tustin, CA has an immediate need for a Mechanical-Engineering Intern for late Summer/early Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to R&D projects for the Department of Defense. In this role, you will work with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and planning departments. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today!

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN AT DWT

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will participate in R&D development and testing chem-bio-rad-nuclear (CBRN) and weapon systems and components, support drawing and documentation updates, support proposal activities, develop 3D models of parts or fixtures using SolidWorks, document machine set up processes and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace or similar engineering discipline
• Motivated to learn and work in a team
• Experience with 2D and/or 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word
• Well organized, capable of gathering and organizing
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology! If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Design West Technologies Inc. is an EEO employer including disability/Veterans