Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

Valley Tech Systems, a Voyager Technologies company, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. VTS’ innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.S. Government and commercial space industry. reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads. 

 At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in the Department of Defense weapon systems. We approach these problems using a “mission-focused”, “customer first” engineering approach. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen.

General Requirements:

1. Valley Tech Systems believes in consistent, positive, cooperative, self-motivated professional behavior—we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.
2. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job description, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Basic Function:

Performs standard entry level mechanical engineering tasks and activities under the direction of engineering personnel.

Pay Range:

$22/hour for undergraduate student.
 $27/hour for graduate student.  

Dates:

This is a summer internship position, with expected dates of performance approximately June 16 – September 12, 2025.   

Responsibilities:

 This position requires performance of Mechanical Engineering skills, inclusive of those identified below: 

1. Conduct SolidWorks tasks including entry level mechanical design, drawings, Enterprise PDM data management, and creation of toolbox features 
2. Assist in performing integrating and collecting engineering data for basic lab-based testing. 
3. Ability to machine and fabricate simple prototype test components. 
4. Assist engineering personnel in creating PowerPoint presentations and engineering test data reduction using MS Excel, writing reports using MS Word. 
5. Other related job duties, as assigned. 

Experience:

 Preferred: Previous experience in SolidWorks, engineering lab activities, and/or similar experience

Education:

 Required: Attending an accredited college/university; working towards a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree.  Undergraduate students must be entering their junior year or later to be eligible for this position.

Skills:

• Ability to take direction and work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Possess good communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication.
• SolidWorks, Ansys, and MS Office tools
• Working knowledge of mathematical and statistical principles and formulas
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems
• Hands-on experience with mechanical components/devices

Other:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

 

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.