Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Ghostworks Marine is seeking an Engineering Intern for summer 2027. The intern supports the design, documentation, and testing of composite marine structures for commercial and U.S. Navy customers, and owns one defined project with real deliverables, completed by week 13.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

• Paid, full-time internship running 13 weeks, from May 24 to August 20, 2027.
• One owned project with defined deliverables, reviewed by the Engineering Lead.
• Weekly one-on-one meetings with the supervisor, plus HR check-ins at weeks 1, 6, and 13.
• A final presentation to Engineering and company leadership.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Apply engineering coursework to real composite marine design problems.
• Learn how a design moves from CAD model to drawing to production.
• Deliver one finished, usable project to the Engineering team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and revise 3D CAD models and 2D drawings under engineer review.
• Support drawing checks, bill of materials updates, and revision control.
• Help plan and run material or coupon tests, and record results.
• Assist with basic structural or weight calculations, checked by an engineer.
• Join design reviews and take on action items.
• Spend at least two days on the shop floor to see how designs are built.

OWNED PROJECT & DELIVERABLES

• Owned project: [Project title and one-line description, set by the Engineering Lead before start].

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited college, university, or technical program.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Availability: Available full-time, 40 hours per week, for the full 13-week internship from May 24 to August 20, 2027, and able to work on-site in Holland, Michigan.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a degree in mechanical, ocean, naval architecture, aerospace, or materials engineering.
• Working skill in a 3D CAD tool (for example, NX or Rhino).
• Coursework or project experience with composites, structures, or fluids.
• Hands-on build experience (FSAE, boat building, robotics, or similar).

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ONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Signed offer letter, background check, I-9 verification, and a signed confidentiality and IP assignment agreement, completed before the start date.
• Overtime requires advance supervisor approval. Interns are paid for all hours worked, including approved overtime.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY

• Office and CAD work, with time in the lab and on the shop floor.
• Company safety orientation must be completed before any shop floor or lab access.
• Required PPE is provided and must be worn in designated areas.

CONFIDENTIALITY, EXPORT CONTROL & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ghostworks Marine supports U.S. Navy programs, and internship work may involve information subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR. Interns may not photograph, record, post, or share any drawings, data, parts, processes, or facility images. This includes personal social media and school reports. Any academic use of internship work requires written approval from HR and the supervisor. All work products created during the internship belong to Ghostworks Marine.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Ghostworks Marine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs. It is not an employment contract and does not guarantee future employment.