Mechanical Engineer Intern - Spring/Summer 2027

Sierra Lobo, Inc. • Milan, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Lobo, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer Intern with a strong work ethic and an interest in mechanical engineering. The internship is based on-site at the company’s Technology Development and Engineering Center in Milan, Ohio, and is available in spring or summer 2027. Full-time or part-time internship schedules are available.

The intern will contribute to designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mechanical components and subsystems for spacecraft and satellites. Areas of work may include structures, deployment mechanisms, propulsion hardware integration, avionics enclosures, ground support equipment, and robotics. The intern will work with a multidisciplinary team throughout project lifecycles and communicate engineering designs and results through documentation and technical presentations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited university and pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a sufficiently relevant engineering discipline.
• At least two semesters of coursework completed before the start of work.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR, CUI, and other U.S. Government-imposed restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Isaac Sim, ROS 2, and RViz is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design component layouts, mechanical and structural interfaces, electronics housings, and mounting structures using CAD.
• Develop and test the precision, safety, and efficiency of robotics used in manufacturing, maintaining, and handling space technologies.
• Support robotics simulation and training using Isaac Sim, ROS 2, Python, and C/C++.
• Support robotics testing using ROS 2, RViz, Python, and C/C++.
• Work on sensor deployment involving RViz, LiDAR, depth cameras, and odometry.
• Design and test robotic end effectors using CAD and Isaac Sim.
• Write technical reports and other documentation for engineering staff, management, and customers.
• Present designs and results at reviews and other technical meetings.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team, including electrical and aerospace disciplines, throughout project lifecycles to ensure requirements are fulfilled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED