LiquidPiston · 18 hours ago
Aerospace Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
Suffield, CT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$3,000/mo - $3,850/mo
Start in 2026 SummerLiquidPiston, Inc. is an advanced technology company developing high-performance rotary engines. They are seeking an aerospace engineering intern to assist in developing and prototyping fixed-wing VTOL and UAS aircraft powered by their hybrid rotary engine.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Assist in the design and development of subsystems for fixed-wing VTOL aircraft incorporating LiquidPiston’s hybrid engine technology
Collaborate with design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing teams to support integration and prototyping
Participate in hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical and structural components
Contribute to documentation and delivery of monthly technical reports to Department of Defense (DoD) partners
Support technical presentations and maintain organized engineering documentation
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Experience with CAD and simulation tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, or ANSYS
Strong analytical mindset
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
Hands-on experience with designing, fabricating, or testing hardware
Preferred
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) focused on composite aircraft structures
Rapid prototyping with additive manufacturing and composite materials (carbon/glass fiber, epoxy)
Experience with autonomous or R/C aircraft systems and electromechanical integration
Strong documentation and presentation skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with aerospace design constraints and lightweight structural optimization
Company
LiquidPiston
LiquidPiston develops advanced internal combustion engines through its patented thermodynamic cycle and engine technologies.
Founded in 2003
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25.97MKey Investors
Adams Capital Management
2021-10-01Equity Crowdfunding
2020-11-01Series Unknown
2020-01-12Equity Crowdfunding· $1.07M
Leadership Team
Nikolay Shkolnik
Co-Founder & Principal
Vincenzo Perrone
VP of Engineering
Recent News
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2025-10-29
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