Mechanical Engineering Intern (Aerospace)

Location: Plano, Texas, United States; onsite laboratory and workshop work may be required.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and national security technologies, including ISR and aviation systems.

What you will do

• Contribute to technical engineering projects and complete assigned tasks supporting team objectives.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and project records.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings and support project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
• Perform hands-on technical work in laboratory or workshop environments and identify process improvements.
• Participate in mentoring, cross-functional workshops, and company projects.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship.
• Be enrolled in an engineering, computer science, or related technical degree program.
• Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Have strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for employment because an active U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Previous technical or engineering internship or work experience.
• Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
• Basic knowledge of CAD, MATLAB, or other engineering software tools.
• Microsoft Access skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional workshops.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Work may involve extended computer use, manual dexterity, lifting up to 25 pounds, loud noise, hazardous conditions, and occasional travel.