Mechanical Engineering Internship (Spring)

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

Perform tasks and assignments to support project objectives by applying mechanical engineering principles and concepts to formulate solutions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Use SolidWorks to create 3D models and CAD drawings
• Work with team members to achieve short term milestones as assigned by project teams.
• Design, document and review detailed part drawings and work with Model Shop to have parts fabricated. Incorporate design feedback into drawing updates.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support mechanical design and test of development programs

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Support production program failures, analyses and tooling design as needed
• Process drawing changes from redlines through full Agile release using Sparton's change management process.
• Other assignments may be added / adjusted as applicable

Requirements:

Sparton interns must meet the following criteria:

• Nice to Have: Course Completion of Finite Element Analysis Course
• Active pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to work on-site in De Leon Springs, FL

Mentor: Mechanical Engineering Manager/ Delegate as needed

Travel and Physical Requirements

• No travel required.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Client-provided location(s): DeLand, FL

Job ID: Sparton-8a78839f9a5b2f33019a73d23e411eb6

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-11-13T20:05:18