Position: Mechanical Design Intern
Duration: 10 Weeks
Date: Jun - August 2026
Location: Dallas, TX
Education Recommendations
Currently a candidate pursuing a B.S - M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college/university in the US. Must be enrolled as a full-time student for Fall 2026 and have an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above.
- Assist in material selection, part drawings, and mechanical sample assembly.
- Develop and execute automated laboratory tests to validate mechanical and system-level designs.
- Perform finite element and thermal analysis to support design decisions.
- Troubleshoot design issues and contribute to brainstorming solutions with the engineering team.
- Career interest and coursework in Wireless Communication Systems, mechanical design, or thermal design.
- Ability to use test equipment (oscilloscopes, voltage meters, power supplies) and basic hand tools.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and solid modeling tools (preferably Creo).
Nice to Have:
- Previous experience in mechanical design, validation testing, or thermal/material testing.
- Knowledge of 3D modeling and simulation tools (Ansys, Icepak, FloTHERM).
- Familiarity with Python scripting, Bill of Materials, and office applications.
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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