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Build Engineer Internship (Fall Term 2026)

Shield Capital · Broomfield, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$25–$29/hrFull-time

About the Role

Be one of the first 100 employees at Albedo, where you’ll have a big impact on proliferating Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) infrastructure. Albedo builds buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions for customers operating between 250 km - 400 km, leveraging proximity for performance and self-cleaning debris mitigation. This role involves hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly, supporting R&D prototypes, flight hardware, and production efficiency improvements.

How We Operate

Albedo takes a first-principles approach—both in space and in business. We move with speed, take calculated risks, and learn quickly. AI is used to create leverage across disciplines, and we work in-person at our Broomfield, CO HQ to maximize productivity. We work hard and with urgency to compound our first-mover advantage.

Who We're Looking For

We seek builders who own outcomes, systems thinkers who balance precision with iteration, and individuals energized by creating a new category rather than competing in an existing one. You’ll join a team that has already proven what others deemed unfeasible and is now scaling VLEO buses and payloads for sensing, communications, and responsive operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of ground support equipment, R&D prototypes, and flight hardware.
  • Contribute to the design and development of production workspaces, tooling, and inventory management systems to support build efficiency.
  • Maintain and improve lab organization, tooling readiness, consumable stock levels, and overall safety compliance.
  • Create, update, and refine work instructions, build documentation, and configuration tracking to ensure repeatable, high-quality builds.
  • Support outsourced manufacturing efforts, including kit preparation, documentation handoff, on-site build support, post-build reviews, and driving continuous improvement with vendors.
  • Collaborate with engineers to identify and implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly improvements.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical or electromechanical systems (e.g., personal projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, rocketry).
  • Comfortable using common mechanical tools, shop equipment, and basic measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters).
  • Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, Onshape, or similar).
  • Exposure to manufacturing processes such as machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, or PCB assembly is a plus.
  • Experience documenting processes, writing work instructions, or maintaining build documentation is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, repeatable builds.
  • Organized, proactive, and strong problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and vendors in a fast-paced hardware development environment.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Schedule

This role is open for the Fall 2026 term.

Pay

Hourly rate: $25–$29 per hour.

Benefits (For Full-Time Roles)

  • Employee-friendly equity compensation.
  • 4% direct matching 401k.
  • Health insurance: 100% employee coverage and 75% dependent coverage.
  • Parental leave and childcare coverage.
  • Flexible vacation and sick time from day one.
  • 12 company holidays.
  • $100 monthly wellness benefit.
  • Relocation package if not based in Denver.

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