Aircraft Mechanical Engineering Intern

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Internship
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The Role
The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist in design reviews, generate and check mechanical design drawings, and participate in aircraft equipment installations. The role includes shadowing engineers, conducting background analysis, and attending program review meetings while receiving training in a fast-paced environment.
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Position Description:
MechanicalEngineering Intern is responsible for participating in design review, generating, checking and approving mechanical design drawings (i.e. Wiring Diagrams for modifications to commercial & business aircraft. Potential to participate onsite at aircraft installations or surveys.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate a keen interest in mechanical design and systems design and currently undergoing equivalent-field higher level studies.
  • Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations and equivalent foreign regulations is an advantage
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals at all internal levels of the organization and externally with clients.
  • Ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and other project and engineering related software programs.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Receive training & participate in design activities for aircraft structural equipment installations and alterations (antennas, aircraft structures, interior components).
  • Receive training and participate in the development of and/or check documentation as necessary to satisfy customer, company and regulatory to highs standards & requirements.
  • Work in a challenging & fast-paced environment to quickly resolve electrical manufacturing and installation problems.
  • Participate in internal and external program review meetings
  • Potential to be shadow as seasoned team onsite at numerous aircraft systems installation events


12 Week Schedule:

  • Week 1-3: Shadow engineers at design reviews and receive basic aircraft design fundamentals familiarization training
  • Week 4-6: Conduct minor background analysis and design tasks
  • Week 7-10: Present at design reviews; potentially participate offsite at aircraft installations of surveys
  • Week 10-12:Hand-off remaining activities to internal team. Conduct 360 review of the internship experience


Minimum Requirements:

  • Eligible candidates must be one of the following:
    • Part-time or full-time students who have completed 24+ credit hours (rising sophomores/juniors/seniors) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university; Part-time or full-time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university
    • May 2026 graduate
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and maturity in the workplace
  • Effective communicator in both written and spoken English
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite
  • 3.0 GPA or above preferred
  • This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).


Summer Intern Program Description:

  • Paid ; 12 weeks starting on Monday, May 26, 2025 through August 15, 2025
  • Schedule - 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday, 9 - 5 or regular core hours
  • Hybrid environment (minimum 3 days in office location)


About Us As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information ("PII") with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles. If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes.
Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled

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What We Do

In December of 2020, Intelsat completed its acquisition of the Commercial Aviation business of Gogo, creating the world’s leading provider of inflight broadband connectivity to the commercial aviation industry. Our offerings bring worldwide inflight Wi-Fi services that make internet and video entertainment a regular part of flying. We are a diverse and mission-minded group of professionals all working together in extraordinary harmony. And that’s just the beginning. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications, and we do it all in a high-energy, Metra and L-friendly environment that welcomes the next challenge. Be prepared to join a performance-obsessed team that is passionate about bringing the internet to every device, every flight, everywhere.

Why Work With Us

We are passionate and dedicated innovators, pioneers and experts who built this industry into what it is today. We’re pushing the boundaries of the imagination to bring end-to-end, plug-and-play connectivity and media solutions to customers anywhere in the world.

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