Manufacturing and Technology Innovation Engineering Intern

SUMMARY

Karman Space & Defense is seeking qualified candidates for engineering internships and intern-to-hire positions. We have immediate openings across all functional areas. Our interns work hands‑on with a multi‑disciplinary engineering team in the development of aerospace‑related mechanical and pyrotechnic systems. A major focus of our internships is development of test hardware and prototype testing for technology maturation. Karman Space & Defense is a fast‑growing company, an industry leader in the aerospace, and defense industries, advancing state‑of‑the‑art technologies through innovation in engineering, research, and development. Karman Space & Defense offers a wealth of experience and capability in the engineering, design, and development of pyrotechnic, propulsion and mechanical systems.

EDUCATION

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent in progress, Sophomore, Junior or Senior year academic status preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support one or more of the following improvement projects:

Conduct setup time studies and support standardization efforts at CNC work centers to improve throughput and reduce setup times.

Support early‑piece serialization and traceability process improvements.

Review and improve work instructions, setup sheets, and in‑process documentation to reduce nonconformances and strengthen AS9100 compliance.

Assist with inspection room 5S and visual management improvements.

Support development of fixture, tooling, and tool library standards.

Assist with CAM/Vericut validation activities as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Hands‑on manufacturing engineering project experience.

Exposure to aerospace‑quality systems and process improvement.

Mentorship through daily support and biweekly project reviews.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful operational improvements.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required for this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

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