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This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided. Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join Archer. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience within the M&P Engineering team. This role involves supporting our internal and external testing programs, including executing various material qualifications, and applying our materials and processes specifications to applicable FAA regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have hands- on experience with mechanical testing equipment, adhesive bonding processes, and composite materials.This intern position offers the opportunity to support both internal and external testing initiatives. Responsibilities include executing diverse material qualification tests and ensuring that our materials and processes adhere to relevant regulatory standards. We are looking for a candidate with practical experience in mechanical testing equipment, composite materials, and adhesive bonding techniques.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure materials and processes meet performance and regulatory requirements
Support various process development and material qualification programs, including writing test plans and the generation of test databases
Conduct mechanical testing on CFRP, adhesives, metals, and bonded joints
Operate lab equipment (wet saws, grinders, microscopes, test frames)
Perform bonding and composite panel preparation for small-scale testing
Record results, document best practices, and write reports as needed
Requirements:
Going into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in college career
Familiarity with composite manufacturing, adhesive bonding, and epoxy resin systems
Familiarity with mechanical and analytical testing equipment and methodologies
Strong curiosity of FAA qualification requirements under 14 CFR Part 23.2260
Self motivated and driven to complete objectives
Strong written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Nice to have:
Proficiency in CAD tools is desirable but not required