Mechanical Engineer - Co-op

We are an Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand. We are seeking a mechanical engineer student with a 6 months+ of internships/work experience in a role relevant to mechanical engineering. Out of our Los Angeles headquarters, you will design, prototype, analyze, test, and develop hardware to support our defense-focused missile launch systems. A successful candidate will receive mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders in the aerospace and defense industry. You will be part of a fast-paced startup culture where innovation, teamwork, and rapid development are at the forefront. Basic Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student or enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program)Pursuing Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal Fluids, Structural or similar Engineering degree6+ months of relevant internship, co-op, or work experienceExperience with a CAD system such as Solidworks, Siemen’s NX, PC Creo etc.Strong understanding of engineering first principlesAbility to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphereExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGPA of 2.7 or above Preferred Experience 12+ months of relevant internship, co-op, or work experienceExtracurricular or project experience using prototyping/manufacturing toolsGPA of 3.0 or aboveDemonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.