Mechanical Engineer Intern Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026Program Summary
KBR strives to create a safer more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.
Why Join KBR
Mentorship from senior engineers
Cutting edge projects relevant to real world challenges
Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
Competitive pay and great company culture
Job Summary
KBR is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team at our office in Las Cruces NM for the Summer 2026 June thru August. The selected candidate may support multiple projects from a mechanical engineering standpoint in an RF communications industry. This internship will provide experience working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment amongst professionals within an engineering and manufacturing facility. Under the supervision and mentorship of a senior engineer this intern will be introduced but not limited to processes procedures and tools to efficiently perform analysis on stress strain thermal management hardware integration component selection and engineering documentation.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assist in research design modify develop and evaluate systems products components and applications by applying fundamental mechanical engineering principles
Validate vendor equipment performance and capabilities by developing testing methods performing tests and documenting test results
Support senior engineers with final system performance through execution of test procedures and data analysis
Research and identify mechanical parts components and materials
Manage data including test results Bills-of-Material quotations drawings technical data sheets etc.
Perform hardware assembly and equipment installations
May perform site surveys and field installations with project teams
Communicate and collaborate with other engineering disciplines manufacturing personnel management vendors customers and subcontractors.
Support engineering documentation i.e. drawings project specifications procedures test data and results
Abide by company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
Must hold a valid drivers license and have the ability to obtain a US DOD security clearance
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen with valid documentation
Must be currently enrolled at an ABET accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Basic experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00
Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship program
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
