Aerospace Internship at LiquidPiston in Suffield, CT

Summary: LiquidPiston is an advanced technology company developing high-performance rotary engines. They are seeking an aerospace engineering intern to assist in the design and prototyping of fixed-wing VTOL and UAS aircraft powered by their hybrid rotary engine. Responsibilities: - Assist in the design and development of subsystems for fixed-wing VTOL aircraft incorporating LiquidPiston’s hybrid engine technology - Collaborate with design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing teams to support integration and prototyping - Participate in hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical and structural components - Contribute to documentation and delivery of monthly technical reports to Department of Defense (DoD) partners - Support technical presentations and maintain organized engineering documentation Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field - Experience with CAD and simulation tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, or ANSYS - Strong analytical mindset - Ability to communicate clearly - Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team - Hands-on experience in designing, fabricating, or testing hardware Preferred Qualifications: - Finite Element Analysis (FEA) focused on composite aircraft structures - Rapid prototyping with additive manufacturing and composite materials (carbon/glass fiber, epoxy) - Experience with autonomous or R/C aircraft systems and electromechanical integration - Strong documentation and presentation skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Familiarity with aerospace design constraints and lightweight structural optimization Required Skills: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, CAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis, Additive Manufacturing, Composite Materials, Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber, Epoxy, Autonomous Aircraft Systems, R/C Aircraft Systems, Electromechanical Integration, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Lightweight Structural Optimization