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Engineering Intern

CompanyRAM Aviation, Space & Defense, LLC
LocationSaint George
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an Engineering Intern, you will support the development of mission-critical components for space programs by assembling prototypes and running qualification tests. You will also assist with failure analysis and provide feedback to improve designs.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
145
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
RAM Aviation, Space & Defense is an engineering manufacturing company that offers custom Solenoids, Valves, LVDTs, RVDTs and other custom- engineered actuation products for Space, Military and Aerospace markets. We offer over 1,900 unique designs and a broad range of capabilities including design engineering, manufacturing engineering, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and repair station services.
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Description


RAM Aviation, Space & Defense is a leader in aerospace innovation, powering flight and space exploration with precision solenoids, valves, and actuators. Since 1975, we’ve supported missions like the Space Shuttle and continue to deliver mission-critical components for commercial, defense, and satellite systems. As one of Southern Utah’s largest employers, we drive economic growth and offer high-skilled careers in engineering and manufacturing. From our advanced facility in St. George, we build the future of aerospace—on time, with excellence, and as a team. Join us to work on groundbreaking technology and help shape the future of flight and space exploration. Your career takes off here!


Launch your engineering career where innovation takes flight. As an Engineering Intern at RAM Aviation, Space & Defense, you’ll get hands-on experience supporting the development of mission-critical components for space programs. From assembling prototypes in a cleanroom to running qualification tests and assisting with failure analysis, you’ll work side-by-side with experienced engineers to bring new solenoid designs to life. This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering education in a high-tech, high-impact environment that’s shaping the future of aerospace and defense.


Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old and currently enrolled and working to complete a mechanical engineering degree.


Requirements

  • Must be able to work 20-30 hours per week on-site, year round. 
  • Assemble new designs in a cleanroom environment, providing the design engineer with feedback to improve tooling and work instructions.
  • Support the qualification testing effort, performing vibration, thermal and impulse testing.
  • Provide support on the failure analysis process, providing feedback on observations while documenting the teardown with photos. 
  • Support the transition from prototype to production.
  • Must be able to lift 10-50lbs 
  • Other duties as assigned.


Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringPrototype AssemblyQualification TestingFailure AnalysisTooling ImprovementDocumentationTeam CollaborationVibration TestingThermal TestingImpulse Testing
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & ResearchTechnology