Intern, Design Engineering

Job Description

Intern, Design Engineering | Moog

The Tone:
This is an Intern, Design Engineering position at Moog, located on-site in Blacksburg, VA, within the company’s Space & Defense Group. Moog cultivates a performance culture that consistently empowers its people to achieve significant accomplishments and solve interesting technical challenges. The company is built on a foundation of trust, where individuals are encouraged to do the right thing, leading to deeper job satisfaction and a higher quality of life. This internship offers students a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world engineering tasks, support design engineers, and gain invaluable experience that aligns with Moog’s commitment to technical excellence and professional reputation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Blacksburg, VA (On-site)
• Pay: $23.42–$28.92 hourly
• Team: Design Engineering team, reporting to an Engineer, Lead
• Mission: To provide technical support and contribute to key engineering tasks, helping to advance design and development within the Space & Defense Group.
• Tech Stack: N/A

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engineering Contribution: Contribute to the preparation and execution of key engineering tasks at Moog.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to engineers as needed.
• Design and Development: Participate in work experience including drawing, dimensioning, documentation review, root cause analysis, conceptual design, detail design, and/or testing.
• Project Input: Provide input on project processes, strategies, and execution.
• Team Collaboration: Operate as a multidisciplinary member of a team of creative, independent individuals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in either Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. This early career internship is specifically designed for students seeking practical experience. A GPA of at least 3.0 is a requirement, though exact departmental specifications may vary.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is detailed; however, candidates must be able to relocate to Blacksburg, VA for the duration of the summer 2026 block internship. Eligibility for access to U.S. export-controlled information is also a mandatory requirement.
• Skills: Demonstrated professional disposition, effective communication skills, a strong desire to learn, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential for success in this role.