Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a mission-driven Engineering Intern to support the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components across its spaceflight hardware programs. Assignments may involve space station structures and mechanisms, crew systems interior hardware, spacesuit softgoods, vehicle mockups, or operational hardware, depending on program needs. The intern will learn from and be mentored by experienced engineers while contributing to an active engineering team in a temporary, project-based internship. The internship is onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas, from June 1 to August 20, 2027. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations. The position generally takes place in an office environment, but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Evening and weekend work may be needed to meet critical project milestones.

Requirements

Be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student (MS/MA or Ph.D.) pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Have coursework or project experience in statics, dynamics, and/or materials science.
Have exposure to CAD software, such as SolidWorks, through coursework or personal projects.
Have strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Show curiosity and passion for space exploration and engineering problem-solving.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Be self-motivated and able to take initiative on assigned tasks.
Demonstrate a track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Use good judgment to solve problems proactively and positively impact challenging situations.
Demonstrate organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
Be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Meet export-control eligibility requirements for access to controlled technical data or technology; final candidates may undergo additional screening.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic engineering analysis methods, including hand calculations and free-body diagrams.
Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience, such as a design team or robotics club.
For Thermal Analysis focus areas: exposure to Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, and/or Ansys Fluent.
For CFD focus areas: proficiency in 3D CFD; knowledge of OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent, Loci/CHEM, or similar; HPC experience; Linux, Bash, Python, or C++.
Passion for space and the mission.
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
Ability to use systems and tools for technology solutioning and to work smarter and faster.
Demonstrate accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for an assigned hardware program under the mentorship of experienced engineers.
Perform design analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and CAD modeling.
Assist with prototype assembly, integration, and test activities for component or system development.
Document design, analysis, and test results for internal review and approval processes.
Present analysis, test, and evaluation results to the engineering team.
Support data collection and organization for ongoing engineering projects.
Depending on assignment, support spacesuit hardware, space station development, or mockup fabrication for vehicle operations hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project objectives.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.