Aero-Mechanical Engineer Intern

Amentum, a global engineering services company headquartered in Tullahoma, Tennessee, will

offer an Aero-Mechanical Engineering internship opportunity. The opportunity will commence in

the summer term of 2026 and will be awarded to an outstanding student who is majoring in

mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.

The student selected as the Amentum Scholar will work at Amentum’s Tullahoma office. The

student will work under the supervision of a technical manager and mentor in the Fluid

Dynamics, Acoustics, and Propulsion Section performing engineering design of complex testing

equipment and facilities for the automotive and aerospace industries.

Intern students will work 20-hour work weeks for approximately 10 weeks during the months of

June, July, and August (negotiable). Students will work on project teams under the direction of a

manager and with the assistance of a mentor, are required to attend planned activities, and must

make an end-of-assignment presentation to other co-ops and Amentum’ staff.

It is the responsibility of the selected candidate to make their own housing arrangements for the

duration of the internship period. Amentum can provide suggestions for housing options in the

local area.

Job Duties:

The workload is diverse and challenging. There are several roles envisaged for the candidate.

• The candidate will support colleagues with engineering design work and other aerodynamic and aeroacoustic tasks.

• The candidate will help the technical staff in the design or modeling of mechanical/aero systems.

• The candidate is expected to quickly develop the ability to organize, write, prepare, and orally deliver technical presentations, and reports, to internal technical audiences.

• The candidate is expected to quickly develop the ability for planning tasks and projects and schedules. The candidate is expected to manage his/her tasks to budget and schedule.

• Prepare computations, specifications, and reports of limited scope and complexity

• May review subcontractor submittals and shop drawings and provide limited support during construction at project sites

• May coordinate and interface with clients and other disciplines – including design, presentations, design reviews, and training at the Amentum office, client office, or project site

• May assist with project planning, budgeting, and cost estimating

Eligibility:

We are looking for a creative individual with a basic understanding of mechanical and process analysis and design. To be considered for an Amentum Advanced Solutions internship position, students must meet the following criteria:

Required Qualifications:

Degree Program:     BSME or MSME

Cumulative GPA:      3.5 or higher

Area of Study:          Mechanical and/or Aerospace engineering

Coursework:             Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials

Outside activities:   Involvement in at least one extra-curricular activity

Other:                        Must have the right to work permanently in the United States (US Citizen)

                                   Good verbal and written communication skills

                                   Must be team-oriented

                              ��    Good problem-solving skills

                                   Highly self-motivated

                                   Willing to take initiative and work with minimum supervision                                   

Desired Qualifications:

Cumulative GPA:      3.5 or higher

Coursework:              Fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, compressible flows, heat transfer, combustion, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), aerospace propulsion, structures, solid mechanics (statics and dynamics), and/or vibration

Experience:                3D CAD, (Inventor or Sold Works), CFD,