DEKA offers Internships for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age).
Internships last a minimum of 10 weeks, 12 preferred. All summer internships must start no later than June 15, 2026.
How you will make an impact as a Systems Engineering Intern:
- Work with a small fast-paced group focused on launching a commercial medical device.
- Tasks will be determined based on the experience level of the student and active needs of the team. Examples include fixture design, prototyping, device troubleshooting, root cause investigation, bench testing, participating in brainstorming sessions, and systems documentation.
- Responsibilities will increase as student proves capable.
- Play a significant role in advancing the project.
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate Bioengineering, Biomedical, or Chemical engineering program. Graduate students will not be considered for this role.
- Passion for high level thinking, working from first principles, and fundamental problem solving.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Organized thinker capable of functioning as an individual contributor with minimal direction.
- Experience with hands on projects preferred. Examples include: wood/metal working, automotive repair, art/performance, etc.
- Appreciation for working with people from all walks of life, including different engineering disciplines, customers, medical staff, and assembly technicians.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be detailed oriented.
- Must have wet lab experience.
About DEKA:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
Additional Information:
*Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to assist financially with housing at this time.
Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website, www.mtabus.org.
Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible, but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies at we review every application that is submitted. We will try to let you know as soon as we can, but encourage you to pursue other opportunities as well.
*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program, or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program.
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What We Do
DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, we are situated in the beautiful and historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings located in downtown Manchester.
DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and crazy cool gizmos reign supreme. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet. It's a place where one crazy idea can end up being the next greatest invention. At DEKA we embrace the spirit of innovation and constantly aim to turn the impossible into a reality.
DEKA is filled with people who are driven to be among the best and brightest in their field of work. It’s a concentrated bunch of really smart thinkers, doers and problems solvers, who are driven to using innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology to improve lives. We all see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good. Employees have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that have a positive, enduring impact on millions of people worldwide. We are growing! We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our growing team of evolved thinkers.
