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Composite Engineer Internship Jobs in California

Structures Design Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$97.60 - $162.50/hr

... internships, university clubs, team programs, and full‑time positions) * B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or relevant field of study * Experience with composite and metallic ...

MRB Liaison Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

... internships, co-ops and university club programs) * Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD ... Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure * Hands on experience working ...

MRB Liaison Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

... internships, co-ops and university club programs) * Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD ... Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure * Hands on experience working ...

MRB Liaison Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

... internships, co-ops and university club programs) * Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD ... Experience with composite laminate fastened and bonded structure * Hands on experience working ...

... team, internship, or personal project). * Previous experience manufacturing/assembling a full ... Understanding of composite part design, material properties, allowables and testing. * Proficiency ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Experience with composite finishing (trimming, sanding, filling, painting) * Experience with ... with internship/co-op * CAD proficiency (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent) -- you will be ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Experience with composite finishing (trimming, sanding, filling, painting) * Experience with ... with internship/co-op * CAD proficiency (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent) -- you will be ...

... team, internship, or personal project). * Previous experience manufacturing/assembling a full ... Understanding of composite part design, material properties, allowables and testing. * Proficiency ...

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What is the difference between Composite Engineer Internship vs Composite Design Engineer?

AspectComposite Engineer InternshipComposite Design Engineer
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate in engineering or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, entry-level projects, supervised tasksFull-time engineering roles, project design, analysis, and development
Industry UsageUsed as a training position within aerospace, automotive, or sports industriesProfessional role focused on designing composite structures and components

The Composite Engineer Internship is an entry-level, supervised position aimed at gaining practical experience, while the Composite Design Engineer is a full-time professional role responsible for designing composite materials and structures. Internships serve as a stepping stone toward a career as a Composite Design Engineer, who typically holds relevant degrees and has more responsibilities in project development.

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Software Engineering Intern

Layup Parts

Huntington Beach, CA • On-site

$25/hr

Internship

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

At Layup Parts, our mission is simple: deliver composite parts faster. We're not just another composites shop-we're a technology-first manufacturing startup that's revolutionizing how composite tooling and parts are made for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. Our customers are developing tomorrow's high-tech products, and we are building technology to accelerate their success.
We design, machine, laminate, and build at industry-leading speeds. Now we're looking for a highly motivated Software Engineering Interns to join our team as members of our growing software engineering division that is building out our proprietary software.
Rolling Applications Open Year-Round: Whether you're looking for a Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer internship, we're accepting applications on a rolling basis. Join us for the season that fits your schedule and make a real impact on our fast-moving team.
Why You'll Love This Internship:
  • Work on real production software that powers our factory.
  • Learn by doing in a startup environment that values your input.
  • Collaborate with production, manufacturing and engineering team members to solve tough problems.
  • Build technology that's changing how composites parts get made for aerospace and defense clients.

What you will do:
  • Help build out our factory operating system.
  • Design interfaces for production machinery to capture real time data.
  • Collaborate and create new features for our customer portal.
  • Develop internal tools and improving manufacturing processes with automation.

Required:
  • Being awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
  • Be a strong engineer of exceptional ability, driven by engineering fundamentals.
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.

Preferred:
  • Some hands-on experience with Go, React TS or Rust
  • Experience designing software related to 3D part representations or manipulation in a CAD/CAM program or similar.
  • Familiarity with customer facing software applications.
  • Experience regarding manufacturing or part design (especially composites).
  • Good understanding of the mechanical and manufacturing world.

$25 - $25 an hour
Equal Opportunity
Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.