Propulsion Engineering Internship

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.
 
Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland, Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. These roles can be located at our Englewood, Colorado or Loveland, Ohio facilities.

Role Overview

Beehive Industries is providing the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the engineering field, specifically in assisting in the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge, small engines used in military applications. Interns will work on real-world problems, develop professional and technical skills, and build relationships with peers and leaders, preparing for potential full-time roles after graduation.
What You'll Do...

• Interns will get the opportunity to assist and shadow engineers involved in the execution, design, analysis, and evaluation of turbomachinery components and assemblies using sound engineering principles, while meeting industry standards and program requirements
• You will be exposed to the creation of definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stackups, and electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, and assembly
• You will participate in seeing how quality checks are used to eliminate interferences and to ensure interface requirements are met.
• You will gain experience in how drawings and models are managed consistent with industry standards for configuration management
• You will have the opportunity to get hands on with our testing and troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies and parts on our engine rigs
• Learn how product design leads to product definition following standards for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Be debriefed on design reviews and hear from other disciplines in design, performance, controls, and system integration
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• You will learn about the research and development of technologies and methodologies associated with additive design 

Through hands-on learning experiences, networking, and professional development opportunities, interns will shape the future. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, lead initiatives that refine technical skills, and have unparalleled mentorship and growth opportunities that will elevate your career. 

You have...

• At minimum, completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment
• High School/GED
• Must have a minimum college GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding
• Must have a valid driver’s license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship
• Currently enrolled in a full-time, nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate program in engineering (acceptable degrees include Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2026
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Engineering aptitude and passion for aerospace technology
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission. 

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $25.00 per hour. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.  

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.