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.<div style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"> </div>What You'll Do<ul style=""><li>Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.</li></ul><ul style=""><li>Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components.</li></ul><ul style=""><li>Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance.</li></ul><div style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"> </div>What We’re Looking ForEducation: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).<div style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"> </div>Attributes:<ul style=""><li>A passion for solving real-world problems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.<div style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"> </div>Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions</li><li>Hands on work on development hardware.</li><li>Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.</li><li>Lifting up to 50 lbs<div style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"> </div></li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul style=""><li>Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.</li><li>Hands-On Experience: Tackle real-world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.</li><li>Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.</li><li>Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.</li></ul>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.

Unlock the future<h2>Freedom on tap</h2>This is one of the last great engineering frontiers: Turning any water source — including ocean water — into safe, personal drinking water. Vital Lyfe is more than a product. It’s a platform for water autonomy. Designed with aerospace logic. Powered by field-tested simplicity. Built for real life. From solo missions to everyday readiness, from the wild to the world at large — we’re not just responding to scarcity. We’re rewriting how the world thinks about water.<h6 style="text-align: right;">This isn’t just innovation It’s liberation</h6>

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.<div> </div>What You'll Do<ul><li>Collaborate on the design and optimization of high-pressure systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in prototyping, testing, and refining lightweight, energy-efficient mechanical components.</li></ul><ul><li>Analyze materials and system designs to ensure reliability and performance.</li></ul><div> </div>What We’re Looking ForEducation: Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).<div> </div>Attributes:<ul><li>A passion for solving real-world problems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.<div> </div>Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions</li><li>Hands on work on development hardware.</li><li>Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.</li><li>Lifting up to 50 lbs<div> </div></li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.</li><li>Hands-On Experience: Tackle real-world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.</li><li>Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.</li><li>Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.</li></ul>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.

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Spring 2027

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