Mechanical Engineering Intern – Electronic Systems (Summer 2024)

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to provide technical Contributions over diverse product development projects to include various defense systems, airborne systems, and commercial avionics systems. This opportunity requires initiative and creativity along with a foundation in statics, dynamics, materials, and thermodynamics.

You will assist in the analysis and development of solutions to complex problems, and independently perform tasks critical to the success of the engineering department. You may also support substantial proposal and marketing initiatives, and perform research and development work to support long-term strategic objectives of ESA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include assisting in the mechanical system concept development, mechanical system trade-off analysis, detailed mechanical design, assembly/integration, test and evaluation of mechanical performance parameters at both the component and system level. Successful candidate is expected to perform in the following essential functions:

• Skill in the use of solid modeling CAD tools specifically SolidWorks.
• Thermal/ structural analysis: use of FEA, specifically ANSYS Workbench is a plus.
• Drawing creation and release.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009.
• Fundamental modeling and analytical understanding of static and dynamic mechanical properties (e.g. stress, torque, natural frequency, damping, thermal expansion, etc.)
• Specification and design of electro-mechanical mechanisms and components
• Hermetic and Environmental Seal design
• Ability to generate required documentation including design reports, assembly procedures, bills-of-material, test procedures, etc.
• MS Office

• Preferred third year student entering senior year in pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work on site in Merrimack.
• Requires hands-on mechanical design skills and broad capabilities in the area of Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work part time during the semester preferred.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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