Mechanical Engineering Intern
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Listed
- 10 days ago
About the role
Business Unit: Cubic Defense
Company Details
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Summary
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will apply fundamental engineering principles to well-defined mechanical engineering assignments, engaging in routine structural and thermal analyses per designated standards and procedures. This internship involves working closely with experienced professionals under close supervision and direction.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the basic design of mechanical components.
- Obtain, correlate, and analyze technical information for designated products and customer applications.
- Read, interpret, and prepare data for engineering drawings.
- Conduct mechanical layouts and contribute to the preparation of test plans.
- Perform engineering tests and contribute to documentation efforts.
- Assist in writing component specifications.
- Prepare reports, charts, and graphs.
- Stay updated on improvements in mechanical engineering techniques.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Enrolled in a four-year college program in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in typical office automation products, including word processors and spreadsheets.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Note: The provided description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on business needs.
Cubic Pay Range
$20.00 - $30.00 + benefits.
The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.
From Cubic's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 30, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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