Mechanical Engineer Intern (Aerospace)

Location: In office in Lone Tree, Colorado, United States. The role may involve laboratory or workshop work, occasional travel, and requires the ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

Salary: $23.54–$32.37 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, defense, ISR, and national security technologies and solutions.

What you will do

• Contribute to actual technical projects and complete assigned engineering tasks.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, reports, and records.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Attend planning meetings to understand project requirements, timelines, and team goals.
• Perform hands-on technical work and collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support best-practice implementation.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
• Be currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods, use computers and office equipment, handle tools and technical equipment, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in laboratory or workshop environments that may involve loud noise or hazardous conditions.

Nice to have

• Prior internship or work experience in a technical or engineering role.
• Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry.
• Basic knowledge of engineering software tools such as CAD or MATLAB.
• Microsoft Access skills.
• Pursuing a degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentoring from experienced industry professionals.
• Cross-functional workshops and opportunities to learn about the business and company culture.
• 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.
• Collaborative, mission-focused environment supporting aerospace and national security programs.