Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

York Spaces Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems is seeking a motivated, proactive engineering intern who enjoys learning and is excited to work on space hardware and real missions. Interns have the opportunity to contribute to York missions while participating in a tailored engineering training program. Each intern receives a dedicated Senior Engineer mentor and a defined project that is challenging but achievable during the internship. The position involves thermal analysis and spacecraft thermal design, along with hands-on assembly and testing and collaboration across engineering disciplines. The intern is expected to work full-time in York Space Systems’ Greenwood Village, Colorado office.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a four-year degree program at an accredited university, studying Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Be familiar with heat transfer principles and thermodynamics.
• Demonstrate self-initiated work in a team environment and strong leadership skills.
• Be a strong communicator, team player, and hard worker.
• Be self-starting and self-motivated, with a desire to learn.
• Demonstrate an interest in spacecraft and space systems.
• Be willing to work full-time in the Greenwood Village, Colorado office.
• Have an interest in full-time employment at York Space Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Be at junior-year level or higher in a bachelor’s engineering degree program.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Familiarity with heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, and their applications in spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analyses to determine radiator and heater sizing, select appropriate external coatings, and ensure spacecraft components remain within thermal limits.
• Collaborate with hardware developers to select materials, processes, and testing protocols that meet thermal design specifications.
• Establish and manage thermal interfaces among spacecraft subsystems to ensure compatibility and functional integration.
• Execute a time-bound, well-defined project of high value to York.
• Gain hands-on assembly and test experience.
• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern