Engineering Intern

Microwave Power Products (MPP)•Palo Alto, CA

12d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

At Microwave Power Products (MPP), we design and manufacture advanced RF and microwave technologies that power critical applications in defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, we’re proud of our 70+ year history of innovation and precision engineering. In 2024, MPP joined the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), gaining access to world-class resources while maintaining our high-impact, close-knit culture. INTERNSHIP SUMMARY Over the course of 8–12 weeks, you’ll support the Helix Business Unit by completing two high-impact engineering documentation and process-improvement projects. First, you’ll help standardize documentation for Power Grid Assembly hardware equipment and its associated sockets. These assemblies rely on hands-on alignment and testing by skilled operators, but current documentation is inconsistent. Your work will create clear, organized reference materials that technicians can use to improve repeatability and training. Second, you’ll create a comprehensive reference linking equalizer components used across different Helix products to their respective frequency ranges. This resource will support engineering, test, and production teams by improving product configuration accuracy and reducing troubleshooting time. Your contributions will strengthen documentation clarity, enable more efficient builds, and enhance knowledge transfer across the Helix team.

Requirements

Current student or recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with engineering documentation, basic RF concepts, or mechanical/electrical assemblies (coursework acceptable).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to organize information and create clear, technician-friendly reference materials.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) due to access to export-controlled technology.

Nice To Haves

Experience with basic CAD or technical illustration is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Capstone Project A — Power Grid Assembly Hardware Documentation Shadow operators and technicians to understand the Power Grid Assembly process and the role of hardware equipment. Identify, organize, and document all socket types and configurations used across the assembly process. Standardize inconsistent documentation by creating clear instructions, diagrams, and reference sheets. Capture photos or simple CAD sketches as needed to support clarity and training. Deliver a complete, organized library of socket documentation for use by operators, manufacturing engineering, and training teams.
Capstone Project B — Equalizer-to-Frequency Reference Mapping (Helix) Review engineering data, historical builds, and test files to identify equalizer types used across Helix products. Document the frequency ranges, configurations, and applications each equalizer supports. Develop a structured reference table or visual guide linking products ↔ equalizers ↔ frequencies. Validate findings with Helix Engineers to ensure accuracy and completeness. Publish a final reference document that can be used by Engineering, Test, and Production teams to quickly identify correct equalizer selections.
Engineering Collaboration & Support Work with Helix and Power Grid Design Engineers, Test Technicians, and Production operators to verify documentation accuracy. Participate in process walk-throughs and incorporate operator feedback into revisions. Identify any documentation gaps and propose improvements.
Documentation & Data Management Create clear, consistently formatted engineering documentation aligned with MPP standards. Maintain revision control and organize files in accessible shared directories or PLM systems. Create templates or standardized formats to allow long-term maintainability.