Materials & Processing Engineering Intern

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

 Wisk’s internship experience is a 12 week, hands-on program. Our goal for our internship program is to see what it’s like to be a full time Wisk employee and complete meaningful work.

We are looking for a Materials & Process Engineering Intern to join our team for summer 2026. You will be part of the M&P Engineering team that is responsible for material selection efforts, material qualification test programs, material & process specifications, engineering design reviews, manufacturing / quality support and non-conformance dispositions, and mechanical & thermal testing of materials.

The successful candidate is a highly motivated student (BS, MS, or PhD program) in a related engineering field who possesses strong analytical skills, strong technical writing abilities, good communication skills, and has hands-on experience working in a lab environment. In this role, the candidate must be willing and enjoy working hands-on with testing and test coupon fabrication. The candidate must be eager to learn and take on new tasks they may not have had prior experience with. The candidate must have a passion for learning about new materials, new testing techniques, and have a passion for aviation.

Responsibilities:

• Help author and revise material and process specifications to support Gen 6 aircraft production

• Write test reports summarizing test data and findings from various M&P test programs

• Perform mechanical strength testing on test coupons using Instron mechanical test machines

• Perform thermal analysis testing to determine glass transition temperature and degree of cure for various materials

• Perform cross-sectional image analysis to determine void content of composite parts

• Perform layup and curing of composite prepreg laminates

• Perform bonding for bonded joint test coupons

• Gain exposure to production environment and help provide analysis used to disposition non-conformances

Requirements:

• In the process of obtaining a degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in a related engineering discipline. 

• Preferred areas of study include Materials Science & Engineering, Structural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 

• Preferred internship experience desirable but not required. 

• Preferred experience working in a laboratory setting or a research setting. Strong technical writing skills preferred. 

• Preferred experience working with composites and adhesives.

Job Type: Internship

Pay Rate for this internship opportunity is up to $30 per hour

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage  individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider  every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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