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Mechanical Engineering Intern – Summer 2026 - Returning Intern Only

CompanyTorch Technologies, Inc.
LocationHuntsville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and support Internal Research and Design programs. They will conduct analysis related to the reverse obsolescence of critical flight components.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1297
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employee-owners results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Torch has received national and local recognition for our business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fifteenth consecutive year. Torch was also named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth consecutive year by Great Place to Work, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials for the third time. Torch was also recognized as the ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the seventh consecutive year, and Bloomberg Government listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” ranking for the fifth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in North Alabama. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Torch was selected for a Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. For more information, visit www.TorchTechnologies.com
About the Role

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Join Torch Technologies, a forefront innovator in advanced technology solutions, as a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. This internship is an excellent opportunity for Mechanical Engineering students who are eager to apply their academic knowledge. Interns will work under the mentorship of experienced professionals and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technological solutions supporting government and defense customers. 

 

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering 
  • Support Internal Research and Design (IRAD) programs 
  • Conduct analysis in support of the reverse obsolescence of critical flight components 

 

Duration and Location 

  • Duration: 12-week summer internship (May 13, 2026 – August 7, 2026) 
  • Location: Huntsville, Alabama 
  • Schedule: Full-time 

 

During your internship, you may: 

  • Assist with technical tasks related to mechanical engineering 
  • Support the design and fabrication of automated test equipment supporting US Army rotary wing craft 
  • Perform component analysis, selection, and integration using Computer Automated Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other engineering tools and equipment 

 

Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field 
  • Prior Torch Technologies internship experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance 
  • Basic stress/strain analysis using ANSYS or the simulation suites inside SolidWorks 
  • Fluid Dynamics of basic hydraulic systems. 
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D Drafting 
  • Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) is desired 

 

Requirements 

  • U.S. Citizen 
  • At least 18 years old 
  • Actively enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited educational institution 
  • In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 
  • Ability to commit to a full-time schedule for the duration of the internship 

 

Application Process 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts through the Torch Technologies careers portal. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Benefits: 

 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

 

 

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

 

 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. 

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringCADFinite Element AnalysisSolidWorksStress AnalysisFluid DynamicsGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingDesign for Manufacturing
Categories
EngineeringGovernment & Public SectorScience & ResearchTechnology
Benefits
ESOP Participation401k MatchMedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Saving AccountsHealth Reimbursement AccountsEAPEducation AssistancePaid Time OffHolidays