Design Engineer Internship
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Job Location:
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Design Engineer Internship-LiquidPiston:Multiple Openings Available
Location: Bloomfield CT (Fully onsite no remote option)
Employment Type: Full-time Internship (Summer 2026 Fall 2026 co-op or flexible durations considered)
Compensation: Paid
About LiquidPiston:
LiquidPiston is a fast-growing propulsion technology company reinventing the internal combustion engine with our patented X-Engine rotary architecture and High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC). Our engines deliver dramatically higher power density efficiency fuel flexibility and compactness than traditional piston designs making them ideal for UAVs defense systems hybrid-electric propulsion portable power and aerospace applications.
Were transitioning from pure R&D to industrialization and commercialization creating exciting opportunities to impact real product development in a small high-energy team.
Internship Overview:
LiquidPiston has multiple openings for Design Engineer Interns within our mechanical design and engine development teams. These roles focus on hands-on component and subsystem design for our rotary engines and related systems. Youll work closely with senior design engineers simulation specialists and test teams in a collaborative prototype-heavy environment.
This is a high-ownership internship expect to take real designs from concept through CAD modeling analysis support prototyping and testing iteration. Ideal for students passionate about mechanical design engines and rapid prototyping who want meaningful contributions to next-generation power systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Bloomfield CT (Fully onsite no remote option)
Employment Type: Full-time Internship (Summer 2026 Fall 2026 co-op or flexible durations considered)
Compensation: Paid
About LiquidPiston:
LiquidPiston is a fast-growing propulsion technology company reinventing the internal combustion engine with our patented X-Engine rotary architecture and High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC). Our engines deliver dramatically higher power density efficiency fuel flexibility and compactness than traditional piston designs making them ideal for UAVs defense systems hybrid-electric propulsion portable power and aerospace applications.
Were transitioning from pure R&D to industrialization and commercialization creating exciting opportunities to impact real product development in a small high-energy team.
Internship Overview:
LiquidPiston has multiple openings for Design Engineer Interns within our mechanical design and engine development teams. These roles focus on hands-on component and subsystem design for our rotary engines and related systems. Youll work closely with senior design engineers simulation specialists and test teams in a collaborative prototype-heavy environment.
This is a high-ownership internship expect to take real designs from concept through CAD modeling analysis support prototyping and testing iteration. Ideal for students passionate about mechanical design engines and rapid prototyping who want meaningful contributions to next-generation power systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support conceptual and detailed design of rotary engine components (housings rotors seals bearings combustors cooling systems etc.) using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
- Create and modify 3D models assemblies and detailed drawings following ASME standards
- Assist in design analysis using hand calculations basic FEA (structural/thermal) and collaboration with simulation engineers
- Participate in rapid prototyping: prepare files for additive manufacturing (polymer/metal) CNC machining or in-house fabrication
- Support design reviews tolerance stack-ups and manufacturability assessments
- Help iterate designs based on test results simulation feedback or manufacturing constraints
- Contribute to fixture/tooling design for engine assembly or testing
- Document designs changes and findings in reports Asana tasks or shared drives
- Collaborate across mechanical manufacturing controls and test teams
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (rising junior/senior or graduate level preferred)
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent: Fusion 360 Creo CATIA) for solid modeling assemblies and drawings
- Solid fundamentals in mechanical design mechanics of materials thermodynamics and manufacturing processes
- Hands-on mindset comfortable with prototyping basic machining or 3D printing
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- U.S. person status (citizen or permanent resident) preferred due to defense/aerospace-related projects
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced small-team environment with quick iteration cycles
- Prior project experience with engines rotaries high-performance vehicles Formula SAE UAVs or robotics
- Exposure to GD&T tolerance analysis or design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Basic FEA experience (SolidWorks Simulation ANSYS or similar)
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing workflows or topology optimization
- Interest in internal combustion engines hybrid systems or advanced propulsion
- Previous internship or co-op in mechanical design automotive or aerospace
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- SOC
- System Design
- GD&T
- CAD
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Perl
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Catia
About Company
We patented a new rotary engine that delivers up to 10X more power, 30% more efficient than traditional piston engines, and a perfect fit for hybrid-electric applications.
