Airframe/Structures Engineering Intern
About The Position
Astro Mechanica is seeking an intern to join its Airframe Team for Summer 2027. The program begins June 7, 2027, for semester schools and June 27, 2027, for quarter schools. The intern will be embedded with the structures team in San Francisco and work on real projects alongside full-time engineers. The role involves helping design, analyze, build, and test advanced aerospace structures that contribute to the performance and safety of the company's vehicles. The intern will own a scoped project during the summer and present results to the team at the end of the internship. This is a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco for approximately 10–12 weeks. Astro Mechanica considers working in the office five days a week essential to the role.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework, club, research, or internship experience in structural design and analysis.
- Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on proficiency in CAD, such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar.
- Exposure to structural analysis methods, including hand calculations and FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Enthusiasm for learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles.
- Available for a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco during Summer 2027 for approximately 10–12 weeks.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, analysis, build, and testing of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft.
- Perform CAD modeling, create drawings, and conduct basic structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA.
- Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
- Work with cross-functional teams in aerodynamics, propulsion, manufacturing, and test to understand and support structural requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities.
- Document work clearly and follow configuration-control practices for designs and models.
- Own a scoped project through the summer and present results to the team at the end of the internship.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Company-funded perks, including team lunches, game nights, and other activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
