Mechanical Engineering Intern - MITRE Labs - Summer 2026 - Bedford, MA - Onsite

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Period of Work: May - August 2026

Location(s): Bedford, MA

In Office Requirements: Full time, in person

The Mechanical and Reliability Systems and Prototype Development Department is the mechanical hub of MITRE. Our engineers focus on the areas of mechanical design, analysis, and testing to aid our sponsors to develop complex prototypes, perform environmental qualification, and research next generation manufacturing techniques.

Working with a mentor, our interns participate in mechanical engineering tasks:

• Utilize finite element analysis (FEA) software to perform mechanical analysis (structural, vibration, thermal, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), etc.) to evaluate environmental requirements.
• Leverage computer aided design (CAD) and prototyping capabilities in the on-site Advanced Manufacturing Lab to aid in rapid design of prototype components.
• Validate analysis results (vibration, thermal, material properties, etc.) using testing equipment in the on-site Environmental Test Lab.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related major. Students should be continuing their education the semester following their internship.
• Must continue to be enrolled full-time in the semester following the internship.
• Demonstrated academic excellence.
• Knowledge of mechanical or aerospace engineering theory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills:
• CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• FEA (ANSYS, COMSOL, etc.)
• Rapid Prototyping (3D printing, etc.)
• Mechanical Testing Equipment (Instron, shaker table, thermal chamber, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public and contributing to mission-driven work.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Not Applicable

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint: $46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual

Work Location Type: Onsite

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