Team: Airframe & Mechanical Systems
About Us
USAvionix is building autonomous aircraft designed to operate in real-world missions. Our Delta platform moves quickly through prototype cycles, combining autonomy, compute, and flight hardware. This work is hands-on, fast-moving, and focused on building systems that actually fly.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support prototyping, test setups, and mechanical integration across the Delta platform.
This is a hands-on role. You will design, build, assemble, and iterate physical hardware used for testing and early flight development. You’ll work closely with engineers across autonomy, hardware, and avionics teams, helping turn concepts into real, testable systems.
This role is ideal for someone who learns by building and wants real exposure to aerospace-adjacent hardware development.
What You’ll Do
- Design and build mechanical test rigs and fixtures
- Create CAD models and assemblies for prototype hardware
- Assemble and integrate mechanical components and housings
- Support ground testing and test setup preparation
- Iterate designs based on test results and feedback
- Help keep prototype hardware organized, accessible, and testable
What You Should Have
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
- Comfort with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360
- Interest in hands-on prototyping and physical systems
- Willingness to assemble, disassemble, and iterate hardware
- Curiosity and a bias toward action
Nice to Have
- Experience with 3D printing, light machining, or composites
- Experience building mechanical fixtures or test setups
- UAV, robotics, or hardware project experience
Who You Are
You like building real things. You care about how parts fit together and how systems are tested. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, learn quickly, and improve designs through iteration.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Real ownership as an intern
- Direct exposure to flight hardware and testing
- Tight feedback loop from CAD to physical systems
- Small team with meaningful impact