Mechanical Engineering Internship - Aerospace Summer 2025

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Woodward offers a Total Reward package for this Internship position, including:

• Estimated hourly pay:  Freshman: $19.64, Sophomore: $21.70, Junior: 23.98
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance (20+ hours per week)
• Sick Time

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering major, we have an exciting internship opportunity for you! 

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. 

What you will be doing

• Support Aerospace Actuation Systems - Hydraulics Engineering team to evaluate new product introduction and sustaining products, processes, analysis, and designs.
• Coordinate product development, development testing and product support activities with Engineering and other departments to support product life cycle or customer deliverables.
• Assist with data analysis, report writing, and supporting engineering with any investigation findings.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Education or Formal Training

Must be at least a sophomore in an accredited College or University program and have an acceptable grade point average. Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering majors preferred.

Experience Required

No experience required. Previous internship or other working experience, a plus.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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