In addition to the core responsibilities of a Structural Design Engineer, this internship will support the design, development, and evaluation of advanced composite aircraft structures and components. Candidates should have academic coursework or project experience involving composite materials, including an understanding of material properties, laminate construction, anisotropic behavior, failure modes, design allowables, and manufacturing methods. Familiarity with composite design considerations such as ply orientation, load transfer, joint design, producibility, and inspection methods is highly desired.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience working within a team environment through engineering design projects, student organizations, research activities, competitions, or other collaborative technical efforts. The ability to communicate technical concepts effectively, contribute to group problem-solving activities, and work across multiple engineering disciplines is important. Candidates should be self-motivated learners who are comfortable taking ownership of assignments while collaborating with peers, mentors, and customers to achieve project objectives.

Typical Major(s): Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Hobbies / Interests:
• A passion for airplanes: full-scale, hobby/kit and RC
• An interest in structures and a desire to understand how aircraft are designed and built to 
optimize performance (weight, aerodynamics) and reduce cost
• An interest in solid modelling, 3D CAD design and collaboration software: CATIA V5, Solid Works, 
Siemens NX, etc.
• Interest in 3D printing
• Participating in design projects involving structures: AIAA Design Build Fly competition, SAE 
Competitions, bridge design, etc.

Desired Skills:
• Knoledge of composite design and manufacturing considerations
Knowledge of airframe components, their purpose and design requirements
• 3D CAD design: CATIA or NX
• Manufacturing capabilities
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication

List of Classes Taken/Planned:
• Detail Structural Design (preferred)
• Preliminary Structural Design (preferred)
• Mechanics of Materials (preferred)
• Structural Analysis 
• Statics & Mechanics
• Aerodynamics, Mechanics of Machines, Machine Design

Other:
• Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student(s)