2026 Research & Technology (R&T) - Corporate Summer Intern jobs in United States
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Hexcel Corporation · 2 hours ago

2026 Research & Technology (R&T) - Corporate Summer Intern

Hexcel Corporation is a global leader in advanced composites technology, providing an immersive summer internship in the aerospace and defense industry. The Corporate Summer Intern will prepare and test new formulation samples, document procedures, build engineering prototypes, conduct characterization testing, and assist in developing manufacturing techniques.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and test new formulation samples in the laboratory
Document procedures and development activities in a lab notebook
Build engineering prototypes for sampling customers with new products
Conduct characterization testing on materials, including but not limited to DSC, FTIR, Light scattering particle size analysis, tensile testing, etc
Assist in developing manufacturing techniques, procedures, and processing conditions to produce a wide range of materials such as thermoplastic and thermoset elastomers, foam, honeycomb, composite materials, etc
Safety analysis and continuous improvement projects

Qualification

Material characterizationFormulation testingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with minimum of 2 years completed at an accredited college or university in Engineering
Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

Stipend will be provided for interns residing over 50 miles from location to assist with housing and transportation for eligible drivers (interns are responsible for any out of budget expense)
Round-trip Airfare to and from location (outside of stipend)
In-house Hexcel Intern Program Specialist available for logistics assistance/questions/concerns during entire internship
Networking with cross-functional professionals and fellow interns
Attend and participate in Lunch & Learn sessions featuring guest speakers and industry insights.
Engage in volunteer events organized by the company, giving back to the community.

Company

Hexcel Corporation

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Hexcel today offers a breadth and depth of products and services that is unmatched in the industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$300M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Emmanuel Rémy
VP Aerospace Marketing Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Africa
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Jeffrey Campbell
Member Board of Directors
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