New 
Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 - Black Mountain, NC
 Kearfott Corporation | |
 United States, North Carolina, Black Mountain | |
| 2858 US Highway 70 West (Show on map) | |
 Feb 09, 2026 | |
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Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.
We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com DESIGN ENGINEERING INTERN - (BLACK MOUNTAIN NC) The qualified candidate will become part of the Kearfott product development and support team. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where you will work directly with experienced engineers and scientists to enhance your skills and develop a higher level of confidence in your capabilities. Design Engineering Interns will: * Help in the coordination and development of engineering solutions. * Research and determine requirements for components and systems. * Derive technical data from test data and analysis. * Defend engineering solutions during internal reviews. * Other responsibilities may include: review of technical and management data, performance assessment, problem identification, corrective action planning and implementation. * Work with engineering teams to understand and evaluate the effects of changes in system requirement and designs. * Help develop computer codes to evaluate mathematical models. * Develop graphics displaying results of analyses. * Support reports and briefings describing results and significance of analyses performed. * Support definition, design and development of system requirements. * Support assessment of current system architecture and limitations. * Support technical investigations in systems design. Required Skills/Education: * Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other similar engineering or scientific majors. * GPA of 3.2 or above preferred. * Completed at least sophomore year of college/university. * Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills. * Experience in Microsoft Office. * Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills. * Knowledgeable in some of the following areas: software programming, computer-aided design, analog / digital design, guidance & control, systems analysis, or systems integration. * Have coursework, interest, motivation and experience that provide the foundation to develop an expertise in one or more of the above engineering specialties. * Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. * General knowledge and understanding of mathematical modeling and analysis methods. * Programming skills (e.g. EXCEL, MathCad, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, or equivalent). * Must be a US Citizen. Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026. Internship Program expected to run from May 26, 2026 - August 7, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans | |