Job Description

RAM Aerospace is a leader in aerospace innovation, powering flight and space exploration with precision solenoids, valves, and actuators. Since 1975, we’ve supported missions like the Space Shuttle and continue to deliver mission-critical components for commercial, defense, and satellite systems. Headquartered in St. George, Utah—where we are one of the region's largest employers—and with an advanced facility in Valencia, California, we drive economic growth and offer high-skilled careers in engineering and manufacturing. Across our locations, we build the future of aerospace—on time, with excellence, and as a team. Join us to work on groundbreaking technology and help shape the future of flight and space exploration. Your career takes off here!

As our R&D Engineering Intern, you will step onto the leading edge of aerospace technology. You will work closely with our senior R&D engineers to conceptualize, prototype, and test next-generation solenoids, valves, and actuators. Examples include supporting R&D engineering in qualification testing, support test procedures and report creation, drafting, tooling design, and work with the Test Systems engineering department with various tasks. This is a highly hands-on role where you will apply your academic engineering knowledge to solve open-ended, real-world problems.

The intent of this position is to evaluate an individual for a potential Associate Design Engineer I position upon graduation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and acceptance test RAM products, including in RAM’s cleanroom.
• Assist with qualification testing, including vibration, shock, thermal cycling, etc.
• Assist with drafting and test documentation writing, including redline changes.
• Become familiar with the standard engineering methods and tools used to develop new designs.
• Participate in trouble shooting and diagnostic activities for non-performing product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legal: Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• ITAR: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (due to ITAR requirements).
• Location: Reside in Washington County or Iron County, Utah
• Education: Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• CAD Proficiency: Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred) and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong foundational understanding of mechanical design, fluid mechanics, materials, or electromagnetics. Eagerness to work hand-on in a lab environment with physical tools and measurement equipment.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude. You must possess strong communication skills to document your findings and present them clearly to the engineering team.
• Schedule: Able to work full-time during summer, with potential to continue internship part-time during school year.

We are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)

RAM Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition, it is the policy of RAM Aerospace to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.

We welcome former military and law enforcement applicants!