Teams at TAP Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting hardware design, fabrication, assembly, and testing. Responsibilities include designing SolidWorks fixtures and brackets, fabricating parts with 3D printers and shop tools, conducting vibration and functional tests, building test configurations, revising models and drawings, and assisting with prototype builds and design verification. The role is hands-on, on-site in Columbia, Maryland, and approximately 20 hours per week.

Develop and execute software test cases against operational requirements, validate system performance, review software components, document results, troubleshoot defects, and support system design. The role contributes to hardware/software trade-offs, requirements analysis, software reuse, COTS/GOTS integration, networking, embedded Linux, FPGA programming, and automated testing for advanced hardware devices.

Designs mechanical parts, enclosures, and assemblies for electronic systems using SolidWorks. Creates 3D models, drawings, and BOMs; supports thermal and structural analysis, PCB integration, prototyping, testing, design verification, and design reviews. Applies electronics packaging, manufacturability, and material-selection principles while collaborating with electrical and cross-functional engineering teams.