Mechanical Engineer – Intern

What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko’s complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers 

with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Gecko Robotics is currently hiring interns for Summer 2025. Applications for other terms will not be considered at this time. 

A minimum commitment of 10-12 weeks is required for this position. Our tentative intern start dates are  May 27th and June 16th of 2025. This internship will be in-person and based out of our Pittsburgh office.

Role At A Glance

The Mechanical Engineer Intern designs product applications and assemblies with multidisciplinary project teams.  The position is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting highly complex engineering projects associated with Gecko’s robotic fleet. 

At Gecko, our engineering internship program is deeply rooted in a hands-on, project-based environment. Interns are immersed in cycles of designing, building, and testing, working on projects that are intended to be integrated into the solutions we deliver. A substantial part of the experience will be spent in our 10,000 sq ft lab space which is equipped with everything you need to develop, build and test these projects. This isn’t a sideline experience; you’ll work alongside our current full-time engineers on meaningful tasks, contributing to the development of impactful products. Gecko is committed to offering opportunities that inspire individuals who are self-motivated, thrive in a small company environment, and passionate about creating phenomenal products that address significant problems.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to design precision electro-mechanical systems.

• Troubleshoot problems in manufacturing, assembly, and field-use of components; analyze test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.

• Create detailed drawings and drafting of fixtures, mechanical parts and assemblies, and other components.

• Prepare product and user documentation.

• Actively participate in assembly design, from concept to detail design to manufacturing introduction.

• Iterate on detailed mechanical design for a wide range of production fabrication processes in order to optimize performance and cost.

• Support creating, managing, releasing, and maintaining BOM’s.

• Mechanical modeling, simulation and testing of components.

• Validation of components in system configuration.

• Coordinate with software and electrical engineers to ensure that all requirements are met.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to transition concepts to production.

About You

Required Education and Experience

• Progress toward B.S. degree or beyond in Mechanical Engineering or related fields graduating. 

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and tools, including FEA.

• 1+ years experience in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).

• Some hands-on experience with machining, fabrication, and rapid prototyping skills and technologies.

• Testing the performance of mechanical designs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Basic dynamic and kinematic analysis and simulation.

• Experience with electro-mechanical designs.

• Experience designing sealed enclosures for electronics and mechanical systems.

• Experience with Ansys or other CAE/engineering simulation software.

Who We Are

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off. 

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we’re together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.