Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2025

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons Corporation is seeking Mechanical Engineering Interns to support design, prototyping and production manufacturing of custom microelectronic devices. Tasking includes:

• Researching and developing additive manufacturing processes, materials, and/or equipment
• Researching, qualifying and adapting new microelectronics packaging and assembly techniques
• Designing and drafting mechanical and electrical components utilizing 3D computer-aided design (CAD)
• Conducting and documenting engineering trade studies, analyses and tests

All activities will be designed to give the intern a full understanding of the engineering design lifecycle and insight into the role that Mechanical Engineer play at Parsons. To facilitate their education and the quality of their experience each intern is paired one-on-one with a mentor of the same discipline. Interns participate in the Parsons Internship Program where they interact with interns of varying disciplines and senior management within the organization.

Location: Columbia, MD

Here's What We're Looking for:

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a government security clearance which requires proof of ship (internship requires clearance eligibility only)
• Pursuing a Bachelors (3rd year or above) or Master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering
• Major GPA greater than 3.0
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a full-time (40 hr/week) for the 10-week program

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with hands-on fabrication, assembly and test of engineering prototypes using typical machine shop equipment, electronics assembly (soldering, etc)
• Experience with CAD (Solidworks)
• Experience in additive manufacturing and/or printed electronics

Parsons is a leading technology firm driving the future of defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Ready to join our team as an intern this summer?

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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