Internship 2027

About the Role

We're looking for a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern to join our team in Kent, Washington for Summer 2027. This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced spacecraft engineers on the mechanical systems that make our orbital solar power satellites possible — from structural design and thermal management to assembly, integration, and test. You'll contribute to real hardware that is on the path to flight, not a simulated project, while learning directly from engineers who have built spacecraft at SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis, and NASA.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of structural, mechanical, or thermal subsystems using CAD tools and engineering analysis methods
• Assist in developing and executing test plans for mechanical hardware, including structural, vibration, thermal, or deployment testing
• Participate in the build, integration, and assembly of flight or engineering development hardware in the lab
• Analyze test data and generate technical reports summarizing findings, anomalies, and design recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve integration issues
• Support fabrication and machine shop activities, including reviewing drawings and coordinating with machinists or vendors
• Help maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, test procedures, and design change requests
• Present findings and progress updates to the engineering team throughout the internship

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or hands-on project experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or thermal systems (e.g., senior design, formula/rocketry/robotics teams, research lab work)
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and/or thermodynamics
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware, not just simulation or theory
• Strong ownership mentality, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
• Available to work on-site in Kent, WA for the full duration of the Summer 2027 internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with spacecraft, aerospace structures, or other flight hardware programs (internship, co-op, or extracurricular project team)
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran)
• Exposure to machining, fabrication, or hands-on prototyping

Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Pay

Paid $1,800 weekly.

Benefits

Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks.

Schedule

Quarter-long internship for Summer 2027; on-site in Kent, WA for the full duration.