FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company · 18 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Torrance, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$26.50/hr - $44/hrFlightWave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on the manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones). They are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern responsible for designing, prototyping, fabricating, testing, and integrating mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems.
AerospaceData Collection and LabelingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create and modify 3D models, detailed drawings, and assemblies using CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), ensuring designs meet engineering specifications, manufacturability guidelines, and tolerance requirements
Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes by creating, releasing, and managing engineering data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, and document revisions within the PLM system under supervision
Prepare CAD models for rapid prototyping (e.g., 3D printing, laser cutting, or machining), participate in design reviews, build physical prototypes, and iterate designs based on test results and feedback
Assemble mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and test fixtures following assembly instructions, perform fit checks, and conduct basic functional verification and tolerance stack-up analysis
Assist in design validation activities, including documenting test setups, recording measurements, comparing results against design intent, and helping prepare reports or presentations summarizing findings
Qualification
Required
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and detailing using industry-standard tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or Fusion 360), with experience creating complex parts, assemblies, and production-ready drawings
Experience or strong interest in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, 3DEXPERIENCE, or Arena), including basic data management, BOM creation, and revision control workflows
Hands-on involvement in rapid prototyping processes, including preparing models for 3D printing, CNC machining, or other fabrication methods, and iterating designs based on prototype performance
Ability to perform mechanical assembly of components and sub-systems, followed by functional verification, tolerance stack-up analysis, and basic testing/validation to confirm design intent
Recent graduate or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field), with coursework or project experience in solid modeling, mechanical design, and prototyping preferred
Preferred
Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration skills; is approachable, easy to work with, proactive in giving and receiving constructive feedback across design, prototyping, and testing activities
Brings hands-on mechanical experience from extracurricular activities, personal/side projects, student organizations, or hobbyist work (e.g., building robots, custom prototypes, automotive mods, or maker-space projects), showing initiative and practical application of engineering concepts
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company
FlightWave Aerospace is a division of Red Cat, focused on delivering extended short-range, endurance-optimized uncrewed aircraft for mission-critical operations.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
United States Air ForceSnowpoint VenturesBreakout Labs
2024-09-17Grant· $1.9M
2024-06-11Acquired
2022-03-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Trent Lukaczyk
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-10-10
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2025-04-07
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