Summer 2025 Undergraduate Engineering Internship - NDTL Propulsion & Power
NDTL Engineering Internship
Program Overview
The NDTL Engineering Internship offers students hands-on learning experiences in aerospace and mechanical engineering, allowing them to collaborate with industry partners and global experts during the 2025 summer. Interns are paired with NDTL staff mentors to work on real-world projects, gaining exposure to industry customers and valuable engineering experience. The program covers a broad range of practical engineering disciplines, including design, testing, and analysis, helping students develop the skills and expertise needed for future career opportunities.
Learning Opportunities
The NDTL Engineering Internship offers a wide range of learning opportunities and experiences for students, including:
- Test engineering, data collection, and analysis
- Instrumentation design, fabrication, and calibration
- Mechanical design and Computer Aided Design
- Systems control, computer programming, and electrical engineering
- Thermal, structural, and vibration analysis
- Thermodynamics and aerodynamics
- Computational fluid dynamics
Program Activities
- The program consists of 10 weeks of full-time engineering experience during the 2025 summer
- Weekly Lunch and Learns
- Professional development workshops and social events
- Opportunity to present at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Opportunity to present in the 3MT Competition (3 Minute Thesis)
- Required to give an End of Summer Presentation to NDTL staff
- Opportunity to give an End of Summer Presentation to industry partners
- Access to campus facilities such as University Health Service, RecSports, Smith Center, Duncan Student Center, and Hesburgh Library
Eligibility
To be eligible for the NDTL Engineering Internship, applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates in an engineering degree program at a university or college by the start of the summer 2025 term. Aerospace and/or mechanical engineering majors are preferred. Applicants must be a US Citizenship or Green Card Holder.
Students belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering (women, members of underrepresented minorities, and those with disabilities) are strongly urged to apply.
Application Window
Application Opens: September 13, 2024
Application Closes: October 31, 2024
Offers Extended: Anticipated January 2025
How to Apply
APPLICANTS MUST apply on the NDTL website in order to be qualified for this internship. Handshake applications will not be considered.
To apply for the NDTL Engineering Internship, please submit the following:
- Application: Fill out the application on the NDTL website.
- Résumé: Include your educational background, relevant experience, skills, and any pertinent projects or research.
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Cover Letter: Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in the NDTL Engineering Internship. In your letter, please address the following
- Your motivation for applying to the NDTL Internship Program.
- Your career goals and how they align with the internship.
- Your engineering interests and how they relate to the work at NDTL.
- Reference Letter: Include one letter of recommendation from a professor, mentor, or previous employer who can speak to your qualifications and suitability for the internship.
For eligibility, please ensure that all documents are submitted according to the provided guidelines within the eligibility window.