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Engineering Intern

Western MagneticsSouth San Francisco, California🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Gain invaluable hands-on experience in drone motor and robot actuator design at a leading US manufacturer backed by top investors. You'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers on impactful projects, developing essential skills in CAD, testing, and product development within a dynamic startup environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your engineering career with a company at the forefront of innovation.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Entry Level
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
2 months ago
RoboticsCAD

Job Description

About Westmag

Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag is committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. For more information, visit westmag.com.

About the Internship & Co-op Program

Westmag offers exciting Internship and Co-op opportunities for students eager to gain hands-on experience in the fields of engineering, operations, product development, and business functions. Interns and co-op students will work closely with full time engineers, contributing to impactful projects that support Westmag’s mission to innovate in drone motor manufacturing.

Role Description

  • Work alongside the engineering team on the design, modeling, and testing of drone motors and robot actuators.
  • Support CAD work, design iterations, simulation, and analysis, and help evaluate prototypes.
  • Contribute to engineering documentation, design reviews, and research tasks as assigned.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring motor and actuator designs from concept toward production.

Eligibility & Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an Engineering undergraduate or graduate program.
  • Strong interest in robotics, drone technology, manufacturing, or technology startups.
  • Previous internship or project-based student org experience (Formula SAE, Rocketry, Design Build Fly, etc.)
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
  • Basic knowledge of relevant tools or software (CAD, PCB layout tools, embedded programming, data analysis, etc.).
  • Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship/co-op period.

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