Mechanical Engineering Internship - Spring 2026

About Vital Lyfe At Vital Lyfe, we are dedicated to solving global water challenges through innovative desalination and water treatment solutions. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges. Mission We’re looking for passionate and driven interns to join our mission and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects. What You'll Do Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems. Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components. Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance. What We’re Looking For Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science). Attributes: A passion for solving real-world problems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions Hands on work on development hardware. Long periods of standing, crouching, walking. Lifting up to 50 lbs Why Join Us? Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Hands-On Experience: Tackle real-world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge. Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators. Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future. Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered) Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.