Engineering Technician Intern

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Engineering Technician Intern supporting hands-on training in CAD/CAM and CNC operations. Gaining practical experience in fabrication and maintenance under supervision.

Posted 5/18/2026internshipPort Hueneme • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $38,438 - $40,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with preparing training materials, demonstrations, and basic hands‑on exercises related to CAD/CAM software, CNC machining, 3D printing and waterjet cutting.
Support lab staff by helping set up equipment, organize tooling, and prepare materials for machining and prototyping tasks.
Learn to operate CNC mills/lathes and waterjet cutting equipment at a beginner level under supervision.
Help with routine equipment checks, cleanliness, organization, and basic preventative maintenance tasks.
Assist in troubleshooting simple mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical issues by gathering information, documenting observations, and supporting senior staff.
Work with research and engineering teams on straightforward testing and evaluation tasks related to ongoing projects.
Support documentation efforts, including logging maintenance activities, tracking training participation, and recording project work.
Uphold safety standards by maintaining clean workspaces, using required PPE, and following all lab procedures.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent + Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree with up to 20% of the required credits completed.
Preference for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering or similar degrees.
Minimum requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA while participating in this internship.
Hands-on expertise with CNC mills/lathes and waterjet cutting systems.
Strong mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
Experience in research, prototyping, or educational lab environments.
Familiarity with metals, plastics, composites, and other fabrication materials.
Commitment to safety and best practices in a lab or workshop environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

CNC machining3D printingwaterjet cuttingmechanical troubleshootingpneumatic troubleshootingelectrical troubleshootingblueprint readingtechnical drawing interpretationschematic interpretationfabrication materials

Soft Skills

organizationcommunicationteamworkattention to detailcommitment to safety