Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Beyond Reach Labs • Brooklyn, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Beyond Reach Labs is designing and building the largest deployable structures ever flown to space, believing that large deployable mechanisms are the future for large infrastructure in space. As an engineering-driven organization, interns will be at the forefront of the company's key technology development. Mechanical systems need to be greatly simplified, more reliable, and easier to manufacture. As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating mechanical systems and actuators for our deployable structures, which are used in various applications from solar arrays to radiators. You will be entrusted to improve existing systems while also helping to shape and design the next generation.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ months of experience outside the classroom (Project Teams, Research, Internships).
• Experience designing and qualifying mechanisms driven by stepper or BLDC motors, springs, and HDRMs.
• Proficient in developing design models and drawings for production and analysis using CAD software.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience for technical projects.
• Expertise in materials selection for space applications.
• Experience working with very large lightweight deployable structures.
• Proficiency using Fusion and Ansys for CAD and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze requirements, conduct trade studies on mechanism design options, and apply First Principles Engineering Analysis to optimize mechanisms and systems for satellites.
• Create and iterate detailed CAD models, including mechanism architecture, material/lubrication selections, assembly processes, and test methods.
• Conduct classical and FEA analysis for all load conditions (static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue) to ensure adequate margins and reliability.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans throughout development.
• Define qualification plans and identify acceptance testing methods.
• Produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations to balance cost, manufacturability, and design risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure smooth integration with the spacecraft.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern