Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About ITT ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary Position: Engineering Design Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Valencia, California

Major: Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Technology (Junior or Senior is preferred)

Academic Schedule: May – August 2027 (full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 week internship)

About The Experience ITT Aerospace Controls offers a best-in-class internship experience designed to immerse students in the aerospace industry. As a Manufacturing & Test Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and real-world projects that contribute to the innovation of fluid motion control and environmental control system solutions used in aerospace applications.

Interns work closely with experienced engineers and industry experts, gaining valuable insights into engineering processes, product development, and problem-solving strategies. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading professionals, this internship is an ideal launchpad for students passionate about making an impact in the aerospace and defense market.

Essential Responsibilities This position will involve research, design, analysis, testing, and documentation for products such as composites, metals, elastomerics, electric heaters, acoustics, and aerodynamics.

Position Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and in good standing
• Junior and Senior students are preferred
• Knowledge/experience in CAD design , Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident due to export regulations
• 40 hours per week (12 week internship)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Catia v5/v6
• Experience with FEA software, such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Design experience
• Testing experience
• Specific experience in the aerospace industry and knowledge of the processes employed is a plus

Equal Pay Act Statement We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range $28.00-$33.00