Mechanical Engineer Intern

Mechanical Engineer Intern Job Tracking ID :

85347-367873

Job Level :

Any

Job Type :

Full-Time/Regular

Date Updated :

03/22/2026

Radford Job Code :

Travel Requirement :

Compensation :

Capabilities :

Unmanned Systems

Salary :

$24 USD per hour

Years Of Experience :

COL Job Description Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems (Kratos) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support various vehicle development programs in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Kratos is known for performing launch vehicle flight services for the US military, NASA, and foreign allies all over the world. All efforts are managed "end-to-end" and include mission planning, design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and launch operations in an agile environment. Kratos is well known for performing launch vehicle operations all over the world and has performed several hypersonic missions over the last decade, rapidly advancing capabilities for the US and Foreign Allies. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will participate in design and analysis of unguided and guided suborbital launch vehicle structures and mechanisms. Mechanical engineering applicants would be responsible for analyzing flight vehicles and subsystems. PRIMARY•Design launch vehicle components and structures given specified flight loads. Generate engineering drawings and flight vehicle renderings of mission specific configurations for use in engineering reports and presentations. Analyze launch vehicle components and structures using FEA methods. Determine margins of safety for launch vehicle components and structures for specified Factors of Safety.

SECONDARY

•Generate test plans and test reports for structural load and deployment testing of flight structures, separation systems and fin structures. Support mechanical testing of flight vehicle structures and mechanisms.

Experience and Skills Required Experience:

Required•Sound knowledge of engineering concepts. Good communication skills. Preferred•Previous experience working with Solidworks software.

Education & Experience:

Currently enrolled in an accredited BS Degree program in Mechanical Engineering. #LI-Onsite #LI-AC1 Job Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement Kratos Defense 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, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company 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.