Summer Intern, Mechanical Engineering

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work directly with engineers in the Mechanical Engineering Team in which your project outcomes will influence the LTA mission to revitalize and revolutionize next-generation rigid airships. The preferred candidate is an experienced student who exhibits abilities in project ownership and creative problem solving while learning from feedback in a rapidly changing research and development engineering environment. In addition to a strong technical ability, we are looking for positivity in challenging circumstances, an eagerness to collaborate, and a supportive determination toward LTA Vision and Guiding Principals.

Job Responsibilities: :
• Define and develop mechanical solutions to complex engineering scenarios using formulae, testing, and prototyping starting from concept through production and integration.
• Become intimately familiar with the system or subsystem being worked on
• Communicate project progress to a diverse and varying audience utilizing collaborative messaging and presentation strategies.
• Provide fixture, component, assembly, and system documentation including but not limited to: CAD models, drawings, requirements, specifications, and procedures.
• Oversee, troubleshoot, and assist in the prototyping, manufacturing, and validation of engineered fixtures, components, assemblies, and systems while prioritizing outcomes.

Qualifications:
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency using 3D CAD modeling and drawing software to design and document both simple and complex parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in an engineering environment.
• A passion for building things!

Preferred Qualifications:
• Solidworks experience.
• Experience working within an iterative or collaborative engineering design process.
• Ability to create designs that are manufacturable (DFM / DFA / DFX).
• Two-dimensional and three-dimensional rapid prototyping exposure.
• Ability to operate basic manual and power hand tools.

What We Offer!:
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~75% for dependents)
• Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
• Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.