2026 Summer Intern, BS/MS, Compute Systems, Mechanical Engineer
Waymo
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Waymo interns partner with leaders in the industry on projects that create impact to the company. We believe learning is a two-way street: applying your knowledge while providing you with opportunities to expand your skill-set. Interns are an important part of our culture and our recruiting pipeline. Join us at Waymo for a fun and rewarding internship!
You will:
- Develop and author mechanical product requirements
- Perform first-order “spreadsheet level” thermal analysis and simulations
- Create and test prototypes to validate analysis
- Design and 3D model parts such as heat sinks, fan modules, airflow baffles, sheet metal chassis, and mounting brackets.
- Develop 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D models
You have:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency with Solidworks or 3DExperience Catia
- Knowledge of core heat transfer concepts, including conduction, convection, and radiation
- Familiarity with building prototypes and machining
We prefer:
- Familiarity with electrical component design principles
- Experience with data center or desktop computers
- Knowledge of how to read and interpret mechanical drawings with GD&T
Note: This will be a hybrid onsite internship position. We will accept resumes on a rolling basis until the role is filled. To be in consideration for multiple roles, you will need to apply to each one individually - please apply to the top 3 roles you are interested in.
