Mechanical Engineering InternCo-op
Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Requisition Number:30287
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$36920.00-$62400.00
Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience:Intern
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nations intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity network architecture reverse engineering software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every employee grows leads and contributesregardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
- Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern or Co-op to join our this role you will support engineers on real-world projects involving design analysis testing and manufacturing support. This position is ideal for students who are eager to apply classroom knowledge in a practical environment gain hands-on experience and develop professional engineering skills.
- Assist with mechanical design tasks including CAD modeling drafting and design reviews.
- Support engineering analyses such as stress analysis tolerance stack-ups thermal evaluations or fluid mechanics applications.
- Participate in prototype fabrication assembly and testing activities.
- Collect organize and interpret test data preparing clear documentation and reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing quality and project engineering.
- Help maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs drawings and specifications.
- Perform research benchmarking and engineering calculations as needed.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a degree in Engineering or related field.
- Completion of foundational engineering coursework (e.g. statics dynamics materials thermodynamics).
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks Creo or AutoCAD.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to learn ask questions and participate actively in engineering discussions.
Experience with lab work hands-on projects or student engineering organizations (e.g. ASME SAE robotics teams).
Exposure to engineering software such as MATLAB Python FEA tools or simulation environments.
Prior internship or co-op experience (not required).
Practical engineering experience on active projects.
Mentorship from experienced engineers.
Exposure to engineering tools processes and real-world design challenges.
Opportunities to contribute meaningful work that impacts ongoing programs.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.
Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies click here for a short video:
HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
America's largest shipbuilder with 140+ years advancing U.S. national security — delivering powerful naval vessels, unmanned systems, and all-domain defense technologies.
