Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Description:

AMA is currently accepting applications for a motivated intern to support mechanical engineering tasks related to air and space systems with a team of engineers at the AMA Denver, CO office beginning Summer 2026. The selected applicant may contribute to CAD modeling of nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) or nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) systems as well as 3D printing representative models of crewed space systems.

The qualified candidate will be at least a rising junior undergraduate student. Given the wide range of potential activities activities, the ability to multi-task between several, unrelated tasks/projects is desirable. AMA is looking for applicants with entrepreneurial spirits who are organized and willing to accept responsibility.

Requirements

• Completion of at least 2 years of an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD is required, SolidWorks is desired
• Experience with prototyping and 3D printing
• Individual with self-starter attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Experience or exposure to systems engineering or multidisciplinary engineering work.
• Technical writing experience with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse team.

Pay rate: $25.66/hour

US citizenship is required

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.