Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze requirements, conduct trade studies on mechanism design options, and apply First Principles Engineering Analysis to optimize mechanisms and systems for satellites.
• Create and iterate detailed CAD models, including mechanism architecture, material/lubrication selections, assembly processes, and test methods.
• Carry out classical and FEA analysis for all load conditions (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) to ensure adequate margins and reliability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans throughout development. Define qualification plans and identify acceptance testing methods.
• Produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations to balance cost, manufacturability, and design risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure smooth integration with the spacecraft.

Basic Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ months of experience outside the classroom.
• Project Teams Research Internships.
• Experience designing and qualifying mechanisms driven by stepper or BLDC motors, springs, and HDRMs.
• Proficient in developing design models and drawings for production and analysis using CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience for technical projects.
• Expertise in materials selection for space applications.
• Experience working with very large lightweight deployable structures.
• Proficiency using Fusion and Ansys for CAD and analysis.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 12 weeks on-site.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.

About the Role

Beyond Reach Labs is an engineering-driven organization dedicated to designing and building the largest deployable structures ever flown to space. We are committed to simplifying, making more reliable, and easier to manufacture mechanical systems for our deployable structures, which are used in various applications such as solar arrays and radiators.

Skills

• First Principles Engineering Analysis
• Classical and FEA Analysis
• Comprehensive Test Plan Development
• Cost Trades Facilitation
• Design Model and Drawing Creation
• Material Selection for Space Applications
• Project Management Experience
• Proficiency in CAD Software (Fusion and Ansys)

Benefits

• Flexible Work Hours
• Opportunities for Continued Learning and Development
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Work-Life Balance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Eligible for Authorization Under U.S. Export Regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.