Pyka · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Alameda, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$28/hr - $28/hrPyka is focused on providing safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation through autonomous electric aviation. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work closely with the Mechanical Engineering team, contributing to the design, prototyping, testing, and iteration of aircraft hardware, while gaining hands-on experience in the aerospace industry.
AerospaceAgricultureAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Support the design, prototyping, testing, and iteration of mechanical components and assemblies
Assist in validating environmental and performance requirements for aircraft parts and materials
Help investigate, root-cause, and develop solutions for hardware issues discovered during flight testing or field operations
Create or update 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation under the guidance of Mechanical Engineers
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on improving build processes, tooling, and manufacturability
Conduct hands-on testing, research, or analysis to support project milestones
Present findings or project outcomes at the end of your internship
Qualification
Required
Students currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
A genuine interest in electric aviation, robotics, mechanical design, or sustainability
Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to dive into complex technical challenges
Comfort getting hands-on in the shop — building, testing, iterating
Familiarity with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar)
Preferred
exposure to FEA
composite materials
3D printing
CNC machining
rapid prototyping
Benefits
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Company
Pyka
Pyka is a robotics company on a mission to build the most useful autonomous aircraft on Earth.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$88.1MKey Investors
Obvious VenturesPrime Movers Lab
2024-09-23Series B· $40M
2022-04-26Series A· $37M
2019-12-24Seed· $8M
Leadership Team
Michael Norcia
Co-Founder, CEO/CTO
Chuma Ogunwole
Co-Founder and COO
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