San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/hr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: FEA, CFD, Data Analysis, Mechanical Design, Problem Solving
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$93k–$118k/yr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Turbomachinery, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Gas Turbine Aerodynamics, Thermodynamic Cycle Studies, Heat Transfer Design
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$72k–$109k/yr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Combustion, Heat Transfer, Compressor Aero, Turbine Aero
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$77k–$115k/yr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Negotiation, Supplier Selection, Cost Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$93k–$118k/yr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, ProE CAD, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Baan ERP System, PDM Link Data Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/hr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Aerodynamics, Rotordynamics, Mechanical Analysis, Electrical Analysis, Mechanical Design
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$40/hr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing Execution, Price Analysis, Contract Generation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$177k–$266k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Electronics Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Technical Documentation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/hr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: CNC Programming, CAD/CAM, Lean Manufacturing, Creo/PDM, Problem Solving
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/hr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Quality Management, 6 Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, FMEA
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$69k–$158k/yr
Cybersecurity Engineer and Risk Analyst The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in cybersecurity and security engineering that will safeguard our nation? As a systems security and n…
Skills: Risk Management Framework, Vulnerability Scanning, Compliance Scanning, eMASS, ACAS
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$77k–$116k/yr
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers,…
Skills: Structural analysis, Ansys, Abaqus, Material modeling, Statistics
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React
Brea, California, United States · Hybrid
$130k–$207k/yr
We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination …
Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Go-to-market Strategy, Project Execution, Analytical Skills
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$155k/yr
Location 8th and Grand - 770 S Grand Avenue Business We know that a “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t work when it comes to residential living. That’s why, at Brookfield Properties, our portfolio features a wide range…
Skills: Engineering Management, Capital Expenditure Planning, Budgeting, Vendor Negotiation, Project Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$175k–$205k/yr
Overview Job Title: Senior Program ManagerLocation: San Diego, CA Rivet Operations Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager for our growing San Diego, CA team. The Senior Program Manager serves as the o…
Skills: Program Management, Project Management, Budget Control, Contract Management, Stakeholder Reporting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$155k/yr
At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, re…
Skills: AWS GovCloud, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Python, Linux
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$47k–$79k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to …
Skills: Dimensional Inspection, Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Precision Hand Tools, Surface Plate Setup
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$78k–$176k/yr
Palantir Foundry Ontology Engineer The Opportunity: As an engineering and analytics professional, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities pre…
Skills: Palantir Foundry, Ontology Design, Python, TypeScript, Data Engineering
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Guidance Navigation Control, Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, Python
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Interns will support gas turbine product design and development through analytical simulations, testing, and hardware development. Responsibilities include data analysis, materials research, and ensuring product durability, reliability, and manufacturability.
Applicants must be pursuing a 4-year or advanced engineering degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Preferred candidates have previous internship experience and strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
2027 Internship - Technology and New Product Introduction Engineering
TMP Technology and New Product Introduction Internship positions are designed to provide students with challenging projects that play a key role in gas turbine product design and development activities. Our organization is comprised of several diverse engineering functions including:
Combustion
Aerodynamics
Performance
Heat Transfer
Mechanical Design
Product Definition
Development Test.
Under the guidance of a mentor, interns are given a meaningful work experience, a project assignment to complete, and the opportunity to apply classroom education to real work situations.
Responsibilities may include numerous analytical simulations (FEA, CFD, amongst others), test performance, data analysis, materials research, engine assembly support, research of advanced technologies and the design & development of hardware for gas turbine products. The job role may also include manufacturing support, development engine or rig testing, instrumentation, engine performance analysis and development of design tools. The design and development efforts are in support of high-level product needs of durability, reliability, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently in the process of obtaining a 4 year or advanced degree in Engineering or other relevant degree.
Classified by your school as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior planning to attend graduate school, or currently attending graduate school.
Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous co-op or Internship experience.
Problem solving skills.
High energy level and sense of urgency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good business / technical judgment.
Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.
$26.00 - $43.00
An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.
The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Innovative, Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
Offices: 2200 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, US
Based on 2524 listings with disclosed salaries, most engineering jobs in San Diego, CA pay between $79k–$211k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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