Technical Intern 3 (8603A)

ARA Career • Tyndall AFB, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an engineering student seeking rewarding, practical experience with a world-class engineering firm? The Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) office in Tyndall AFB, FL is seeking an engineering intern available to work this summer. The Intern may support a variety of research and development efforts involving (but not limited to) the fields of airfield pavement design and operations. Under direct supervision, engineering interns may perform any or all of the following tasks: Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and scientific reports. Research, evaluate, and operate mechanical equipment. Confer with engineers to resolve issues and provide technical information. Prepare data tables and charts for use in engineering. Perform product testing and assist in creating models and prototypes. Engineering intern requirements: Must be currently enrolled as an engineering student (mechanical or civil engineering preferred) pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university Academic coursework in engineering principles and CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Must have demonstrated scholastic excellence, such as valedictorian of High School Class Internship will be from May 11, 2026 through August 7, 2026. Due to the hands-on, collaborative nature of this internship, candidates must be available to work in the Tyndall AFB, FL office. No remote/hybrid option is available. ARA is committed to hiring student interns who are among the best and brightest in their class. Interns will be involved in technically challenging projects which will enhance their learning experience. Additionally, upon graduation, interns with outstanding performance frequently move into full-time positions at ARA. Company Information: Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,300 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an engineering student (mechanical or civil engineering preferred) pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
• Academic coursework in engineering principles and CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have demonstrated scholastic excellence, such as valedictorian of High School Class
• Internship will be from May 11, 2026 through August 7, 2026.
• Due to the hands-on, collaborative nature of this internship, candidates must be available to work in the Tyndall AFB, FL office. No remote/hybrid option is available.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and scientific reports.
• Research, evaluate, and operate mechanical equipment.
• Confer with engineers to resolve issues and provide technical information.
• Prepare data tables and charts for use in engineering.
• Perform product testing and assist in creating models and prototypes.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern