Does that thought of real-world experience through a paid internship excite you? Do you want to do more than the afternoon coffee run and filing? Do you want to develop your business, technical, and leadership skills with an organization that prides itself on student success? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for the K-12 students it serves?

These internship opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow!

What We Offer
We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. You’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST® and will have a front row seat to our life changing programs.

The hourly pay rate for this position is determined by the most recent academic year completed.

Who You Are
You are a college student who is currently enrolled, or a recent graduate of an accredited college/university majoring in a mechanical engineering discipline. You are a self-starter who enjoys learning and possess a willingness to develop design, fabrication and testing skills to aid in process improvement and project organization. With Gracious Professionalism® our ideal intern will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

FIRST headquarters is in Manchester, New Hampshire, and we seek interns based in the New England area in order to orient the student to the organization and its culture through an in-person work experience.

What You will Do

Design, draft and build test game elements for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition season
Plan, prepare and organize materials needed for the 2026 season
Prototype and test concepts for the 2027 FIRST Robotics Competition season
Additional department projects as needed

What We Expect
An individual with an interest and/or involvement in the advancement of STEM education programs who also possesses the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program, or a recent graduate, majoring in a mechanical engineering discipline
Experience with research, analysis, and subsequent recommendations
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including SharePoint and Teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with SolidWorks CAD platform preferred
Capable hand and power tool operator
Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
FIRST alum status required

Commitment to FIRST® Core Values:

Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.

Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.

Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.

Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.

Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.

Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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