Student Opportunities
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Gain Real World Experience!

Part of the Colorado State University Department of Mechanical Engineering experience is gaining real world insights that will prepare you for a successful career. Develop your research and vocational skills by working on industry sponsored projects or federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and National Institutes of Health. 

Current Internal and External Mechanical Engineering Jobs - Handshake

All undergraduate opportunities are posted to Handshake. To see more mechanical engineering student employment opportunities, click here. 

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Internships

Many Colorado aerospace companies offer internships that lead to employment opportunities. Some that have participated in CSU’s internship program include Northrup Grumman, Ball Corporation, United Launch Alliance, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Sierra Nevada, Raytheon Technologies, and Woodward.

Internship opportunities come and go on a rotating basis and are advertised through Handshake, or you can apply directly with the company. 

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Graduate Opportunities - Assistantships

Below are a list of assistantship opportunities for graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at CSU. Please note that these are only listings. If you are interested in one of the below opportunities, you can apply for the position by indicating it on your graduate school application. Additionally, this may not be a complete list. If you are interested in a particular area of research one of our faculty members specializes in, you are encouraged to reach out to them directly to learn about opportunities in their lab. 

Graduate Research Assistant