Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Internship

About the role

The CesiumAstro mechanical team is actively seeking Summer 2027 interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems. Interns will work closely with Cesium engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems for space communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems under the guidance of Cesium engineers.
• Work on projects that include design of conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures.
• Present work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Upper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transfer.
• Experience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
• Upper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transfer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Familiarity with electronics assemblies.
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing.
• Aerospace or automotive electronics design, development, and qualification.

Benefits

CesiumAstro interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Pay

All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively.

Schedule

Internships are located onsite at one of our facilities.