Materials Engineer Intern

We are looking for a Materials Engineer Intern to support manufacturing operations. This internship is scheduled for Summer 2027.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct materials testing to determine material properties and support design decisions.
• Develop and qualify application-specific manufacturing processes involving metals, ceramics, composites, or polymers.
• Support materials selection for components within Kaleidos.
• Identify, procure, and operate equipment for materials characterization and testing.
• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of material property data for inclusion in the company’s materials database.
• Define and improve manufacturing processes to achieve desired material properties in components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program at an accredited institution in Materials Science and Engineering, or in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Nuclear, or Welding Engineering with a focus on materials science and engineering.
• Experience in the development and qualification of solid-state materials processing techniques.
• Knowledge of standard materials testing methods and experience developing design allowables.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with a self-motivated approach to work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design and operations teams to achieve project goals.
• Experience using text-based software development tools, such as Python or similar languages.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in materials development, testing, or analysis for demanding load conditions and environments through academic projects, laboratory work, research, internships, or professional experience.
• Hands-on experimental or testing experience in laboratory or production environments.
• Ability to work 100% onsite at the company’s headquarters in El Segundo, California.

Compensation:

The hourly compensation for this internship is $34–$40.

Procedure:

We are an HR consultancy that helps candidates explore potential career opportunities through a free AI-powered system designed to support candidate-role matching. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for an initial review. Our recruitment team can then discuss relevant opportunities, assess alignment with the role’s requirements, and provide guidance on potential next steps in the recruitment process.