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Your Role As a Mechanical Engineer Intern in our Forensics Practice, you will gain hands-on ... engineering solutions and forensic methodologies.This is a full-time co-op position for Winter 2027.

Your Impact at LILA Lila Sciences is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to join our Hardware and Controls (HCE) - Mechanical team this summer. You'll work on real hardware that powers ...

There are chemical, biological, mechanical and electrical processes or systems to learn. Any ... The co-op in the Environmental department will work with mill Environmental Engineers to perform ...

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial ... Prior internship, co-op, shop, or manufacturing experience is a plus. Learning Opportunities * Gain ...

Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op located in our Hollis, NH site. Reporting to ...

Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op located in our Hollis, NH site. Reporting to ...

Data Engineer Co-Op

Meridian, MS · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Data Engineer Co-op Location: Meridian, MS Duration: One term Co-op starting in July 2026 Department: Engineering / Operations Reports To: Nicki Vaughn, Plant Manager We are seeking a skilled Data ...

Co-op

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

SUMMARY The R&D Engineer Co-op is responsible for coordinating and managing laboratory experiments ... Assemble and test prototypes (with support of Mechanical and Systems Engineers) * Develop test ...

The Process Engineering team regularly collaborates with other internal engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, industrial, and packaging. YOUR ROLE: As a Process Engineering Co-op ...

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How much do mechanical engineer co op jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineer co op in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mechanical Engineer Co Op vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectMechanical Engineer Co OpMechanical Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related fieldBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; often requires licensure for advanced roles
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often part-time or seasonal, in engineering firms or manufacturing companiesFull-time professional role in design, analysis, or manufacturing environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies to train and evaluate students before hiring full-time engineersFull-time employment in industries like automotive, aerospace, or energy

The main difference is that a Mechanical Engineer Co Op is an internship designed for students gaining practical experience, while a Mechanical Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for engineering tasks. Co op roles are temporary and educational, whereas full engineers hold permanent positions with greater responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Mechanical Engineer Co Op job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,878 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Role Summary:

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Co-Op (4-6+ month cycle) to be a contributor to the vehicle development team. This position willassistthe mechanical team in designing components and subsystems for hypersonic flight vehicles, owning components and subsystems. A successful candidate for this position will be driven and passionate about design work.


About Specter Aerospace:

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA where itleveragesits advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work closely with experienced engineers and scientists to complete projects that are critical to the mission of the company.


Role Responsibilities

  • Work in a fast-paced environment, designing subsystems and parts for hypersonic flight vehicles
  • Create drawings for manufacturing release
  • Design and manufacture
  • Ownership of vehicle subsystems
  • Analysis of components within a flight vehicle
  • Work between disciplines to efficiently design andoptimizenovel flight systems to meet internal and customer performance requirement
  • Maintain development of other subsystems

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Previoushands-on experience in a technical shop, lab, or a student organization
  • Comfort with project autonomy and fast-paced work environments
  • Strong collaborative skills and a drive to produce quality work
  • Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles (statics, materials,thermo/fluids,etc...)
  • Eligible to obtain andmaintaina U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenshiprequired)
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior professional or student group work experiences
  • Familiarity with GD&T
  • Amateur rocketry experience
  • Prior FEA/CFD experience


EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.