Mechanical Engineering Internship - Spring 2027

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)