Drives & Propulsion Systems Engineering Intern (Marine Propulsion)

Location: Onsite at Plant 33 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. Relocation is available, and local travel is required.

Salary: $18.00–$27.50 per hour

Company

Mercury Marine, a division of hirify.global, manufactures marine propulsion systems, engines, services, and parts for recreational, commercial, and government marine applications.

What you will do

• Design on-water boat tests with engineering test technicians, execute tests, analyze data, and write summary reports.
• Request and use CFD and FEA simulations for component- and vessel-level validation.
• Coordinate component-level structural testing during prototype development and new product development.
• Use load cells to measure propulsor loads in calm water, rough water, and turning operations.
• Feed simulation and test results into one-dimensional performance prediction models.
• Drive hydrodynamic shape changes to gearcase and propeller components to meet functional requirements.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
• At least second-semester sophomore status with 48 completed credits.
• Available to work a full-time, 40-hour week from May through August 2027.
• Interest or experience in aerodynamic or hydrodynamic system design, analysis, and optimization.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and tool creation, plus experience designing and executing tests.
• Current authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience with marine propulsion systems or general boating.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to real-world engineering projects.
• Collaborative work alongside experienced engineering professionals.
• Exposure to multiple engineering areas based on the intern’s interests.
• Regular feedback and performance reviews throughout the assignment.
• Growth and development opportunities across hirify.global’s brands.