Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented engineering intern to join our team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers in the design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of fuel nozzles for gas turbine engines. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge in a real-world setting while contributing to challenging and impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Assist in the design and optimization of fuel nozzles and related components using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX).
• Analysis: Support thermal, fluid, and structural analyses of components using simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, CFD software) to ensure performance and reliability.
• Prototyping: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to produce prototypes, including preparing drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Testing and Validation: Assist in testing fuel nozzles, including preparing test setups, collecting data, and analyzing results to validate performance and compliance with specifications.
• Process Improvement: Work on process optimization projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, or improve product quality.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation related to design, testing, and analysis.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to support ongoing projects and meet deadlines.
   

The purpose of an internship at Woodward is to provide students with the opportunity to gain exposure and “real life” business acumen within the Aerospace and Energy Industry. Our internships also provide students with the opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Gain hands-on experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals and learn from some of the brightest minds in business.

The experience also gives the intern opportunity for potential full-time employment with the company. 

Other Functions

• Other functions will vary based on the assigned work area. 
• May rotate assignments to gain additional business experience.

Qualifications - External

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent skills in problem solving and trouble-shooting.
• Competent in the use of PCs, MS Office Programs and other associated software.
• Ability to effectively operate in a team environment.
• Effective time management skills.
• Solid knowledge of the English language with the ability to speak, read and write along with good listening skills.
• Good marks in relevant subjects.
• Possess high motivation, flexibility and ability to work on his/her own.

Education or Formal Training

• Must be at least a Sophomore in an accredited College or University program and have an acceptable grade point average

Working Environment/ Physical Activities

• Work is generally performed in a normal office environment; however, depending on the location or job assignment, the job may take the member into various areas of the plant where there is possible exposure to noise, chemical solutions, and dust and differential temperatures.

Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company’s innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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