Intern - Mechanical Engineer - Summer 2027

13-18 week internship

40-50 hours per week with set hourly salary based on year in school

Opportunities on site in Milpitas, CA. If an intern is going to be on site, you will be responsible for your own transportation and housing

Specific project assignments and required technical skillset will vary based on the team’s existing need.

Opportunities available for currently enrolled college students in all levels of schooling from bachelor’s degree to PhD

Interns must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Mechanical Design & Engineering Analysis: Perform design CAD modeling, detail drafting, and fundamental engineering calculations to validate mechanical hardware

Build, Assembly & Testing: Hands-on fabrication, prototyping, hardware assembly, and physical testing/validation in the shop or lab

CAD & Digital File Organization: Organize CAD models, maintain standard component libraries, and clean up workspace file structures to ensure data is easy to navigate and reuse

Lab & Shop Housekeeping: Assist in setting up shop toolboxes, organizing incoming parts/inventory, and implementing physical organizational systems to maintain an efficient engineering workspace

Pursuing an engineering degree with focus in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics

3D CAD modeling, engineering calculations

FEA (nice to have)

Hands-on assembly

Basic machining

3D printing

Student team and activities (Formula SAE, robotics, machine shop expreience)

Strong organizational skills

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.