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Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) · 3 months ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern (REQ 220)

Concord, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern for a part-time internship supporting several engineering projects and programs. The role involves assisting senior engineers with design, development, assembly, and testing of complex electromechanical systems.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, analysis, and engineering of advanced prototype systems

Assist in the fabrication, assembly and testing of systems

Assist in general facilities management, warehouse and shop organization, and maintenance and inventory of shop tools

Packaging parts and equipment, preparing and managing shipments

Qualification

3D CAD SoftwareMechanical Engineering PrinciplesFEA on Mechanical DesignsMicrosoft OfficeMechanical Fabrication DrawingsEngineering Calculation ToolsBasic Understanding of Shop ToolsGeometric DimensioningTolerancing3D Printing TechnologiesMicrocontrollersSoftware Programming LanguagesCommunication SkillsProblem Solving Skills

Required

Enrolled in a certified degree program working towards a BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related degree

Experience with 3D CAD Software

Fundamental knowledge of materials, strengths, and statics analysis

General knowledge of mechanical hardware and common systems (gears, shafts, fasteners, bearings, etc.)

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance

Preferred

Utilization of mechanical engineering principals to design mechanical elements

Ability to perform preliminary FEA on mechanical designs

Ability to read and create mechanical fabrication drawings

Knowledge of engineering calculation tools (Mathcad, MATLAB, etc.)

Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices

Experience with 3D printing technologies and software

Experience with microcontrollers (i.e., Arduino, Basic Stamp, Raspberry Pi)

Knowledge of software programming languages (e.g. JAVA, C#, C++, Python)

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Comfortable working conditions

Company

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS)

Applied Physical Sciences Corporation (APS) is a growing research and development company specializing in innovative technology solutions for emerging challenges in both national security and commercial markets.

Founded in 2002