# Mechanical Engineering Internship - Winter/Spring 2027 (Dropship, Early Interest) at Pyka

- Company: Pyka
- What the company does: We are harnessing automation and electrification to make aviation safer, cleaner, and more cost-effective than ever before. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://flypyka.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: Alameda HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $35 to $40/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/pyka/2702593a-7482-4d2b-93f3-ef97e2cf7df7
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pyka-mechanical-engineering-internship-winter-spring-2027-dropship-early-interes/

## About the role

The Dropship Mechanical Team is looking for curious, driven, and hands-on mechanical engineering students who want to learn from a team of engineers, builders, and innovators redefining what’s possible in aviation. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Pyka, you’ll be embedded directly with the Mechanical Engineering team — contributing to real aircraft hardware, supporting the entire design cycle, and learning firsthand how we take complex electromechanical systems from concept to field deployment.

## What they're looking for

- Students currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- A genuine interest in electric aviation, robotics, mechanical design, or sustainability
- Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and willingness to dive into complex technical challenges
- Comfort getting hands-on in the shop — building, testing, iterating
- Familiarity with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar)
- Bonus: exposure to FEA, composite materials, 3D printing, CNC machining, or rapid prototyping

Tags: Mechanical Design Engineering