Mechanical Engineer Co-op
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 25, 2026.
MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edgetechnology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
We're looking for a talented Mechanical Engineering Co-op student who loves designing, building, and flying aerial vehicles to join our team at MORSE Corp. As a co-op student, you'll work on exciting projects involving aircraft designs, autonomous vehicles, sensor integration, and real-time embedded software. We need someone who can apply their problem-solving skills to rapid prototyping and has experience with aerial vehicles, mechatronics, or robotics. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills, and be able to take ownership of projects from start to finish. If you enjoy tinkering with electronics and are always up for learning new tech, we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, build, and flight test prototypes of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
Apply problem-solving skills to rapidly prototype and test novel ideas
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate hardware and software components
Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
Take ownership of projects from concept to delivery
REQUIREMENTS:
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a US security clearance
Currently pursuing a BS or BA degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Demonstrated experience applying first principles to solve complex problems
Familiarity with SolidWorks, Altium, or other CAD programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed wing & VTOL platforms), flight controllers, power systems, sensors, navigation, communications, and R/C-based solutions
Proven experience with prototyping fabrication techniques such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting
Strong understanding of aircraft design, flight mechanics, and aircraft stability and control
MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.
Compensation
$27—$33 USD
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.