Mechanical Engineering Intern- Summer Of 2026

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer of 2026 at our Fort Walton beach, FL location. We will help with housing allowance for non-local candidates.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business - a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You'll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!

Job Summary:

Perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing the mechanical aspects of products for use in aerospace or electronics marketplace. Work on new product designs, modernization, and upgrades, as well as perform extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements. Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform daily assignments. Apply principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern would have the unique experience of interacting directly with senior level engineers working on products in various stages of their life cycle. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will get exposure to research, design, development, and production of high frequency sub-systems that are used in various military applications. Responsibilities and tasks will be tailored to the applicant's abilities.

Essential Functions:

• Work effectively with other functional groups to achieve product performance
• Generate models and conduct analyses that are in compliance with requirements
• Perform design experiments and evaluate test results to validate analysis
• Build quality and manufacturability into the design
• Generate and review engineering documentation related to product development: technical drawings, procedures, reports, correspondence, etc.

Likely Project Areas:

• Update structural analysis models using ANSYS to compare mechanical connection types
• Design and test tooling/fixturing for manufacturing proximity sensors & switches

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in engineering
• Must provide GPA, minimum accepted 3.1 on a 4.0 scale
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess effective interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Must be project-oriented and be able to multi-task
• Knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to fulfill a one quarter or semester internship commitment, 40 hours per week
• Available to work full-time during summer months
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.