The Black Hills Office of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a mechanical engineering intern for the 2025 summer in Rapid City. The successful applicant will be capable of building detailed solid models and communicating status and assumptions clearly with a team of simulation-based-design engineers.

Major Duties:

Work with the fast-paced finite element modeling team to understand needs and goals of the work Read and interpret complex mechanical drawings Construct detailed 3D solid models of each part / assembly from mechanical drawings  Clearly communicate status and document assumptions

Required Skills

Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent solid modeling software tool Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Ability to communicate highly technical problems on multiple complexity levels

Desired Experience

Significant progress toward B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.