R&D Engineer Intern

Canopy Technologies is seeking exceptional engineering students to join our team as R&D Engineering Intern for Fall 2026. As an intern, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop and test next-generation materials and hardware systems designed for extreme environments.

What you'll do:

• Support development and testing of components and payload systems for high-temperature and extreme-environment applications
• Assist with characterization and testing of advanced materials including ceramics, composites, coatings, and embedded sensor systems
• Help design and assemble experimental setups, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Collect, process, and analyze experimental data to support engineering decisions
• Contribute to thermal, structural, or multiphysics analyses under guidance from senior engineers
• Assist with CAD modeling and documentation of hardware assemblies and test fixtures
• Support prototype integration and testing in laboratory or field environments
• Work alongside engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams to iterate on hardware designs and test setups
• Document results and contribute to internal technical reports and design reviews

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
• Experience applying engineering skills outside the classroom through laboratory work, research, engineering project teams, or personal projects
• Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Fusion, or similar)
• Basic programming ability (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for data analysis or instrumentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
• Strong professional communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to adapt and contribute in a fast-paced R&D setting where requirements evolve rapidly
• Must have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English
• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use
• Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods

Benefits:

• Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401K company match (eligibility required)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary bonuses