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LiquidPiston · 3 months ago

Aerospace Engineering Intern

positionSuffield, CT
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

LiquidPiston is a company based in Bloomfield, CT, that specializes in developing innovative combustion engines. They are seeking an Aerospace Engineering Intern to support the design and development of fixed-wing VTOL sub-systems while collaborating with engineering teams to achieve project goals.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

Support the design and development of fixed-wing VTOL sub-systems integrating LiquidPiston's hybrid engine technology
Work with the lead engineer, design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing teams to achieve project goals
Contribute to preparation of monthly progress reports for the DoD customers

Qualification

Mechanical design toolsAerospace engineering fundamentalsRapid prototypingFEA computational skillsEffective communication

Required

Hands-On; Not shy about designing, building and testing mechanical and structural aerospace components or systems beyond theory and numerical analysis (preference will be given to candidates with relevant product / prototype portfolios)
Innovative, out-of-the-box thinker, and self-learner with analytical mind set (we especially value candidates who operate with strong physics and engineering fundamentals)
Experienced with the use of mechanical design and analysis tools (Solidworks, Catia, Ansys or similar)
Satisfactory progress towards a university degree in aerospace or closely-relevant engineering field
An effective verbal and written communicator

Preferred

FEA and related computational skills geared towards design and optimization of composite aircraft structures
Rapid prototyping involving additive manufacturing, carbon & glass fiber / epoxy composites
1st hand experience with autonomous and/or R/C flight control systems and electromechanics
Documentation, analysis and presentation with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Company

LiquidPiston

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LiquidPiston develops advanced internal combustion engines through its patented thermodynamic cycle and engine technologies.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://www.liquidpiston.com

H1B Sponsorship

LiquidPiston has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$25.97M
Key Investors
Adams Capital Management
2021-10-01Equity Crowdfunding
2020-11-01Series Unknown
2020-01-12Equity Crowdfunding· $1.07M

Leadership Team

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Nikolay Shkolnik
Co-Founder & Principal
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Vincenzo Perrone
VP of Engineering
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Recent News

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2025-08-27
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