Mechanical Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Rendezvous Robotics • Golden, CO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Rendezvous Robotics is solving the fundamental bottleneck of spacecraft size constraints by developing electromagnetic self-assembling tiles. These modular spacecraft components can rendezvous, dock, and latch to assemble larger and more powerful spacecraft than currently possible. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and hands-on assembly of real flight hardware, spanning hardware, software, and systems engineering. The role involves critical contributions to the mechanical design of docking connectors, mechanical latching, thermal management, structural loads, and packaging.

The intern will be a critical member of the team, contributing to the development and hands-on assembly of real flight hardware. The work spans hardware, software, and systems engineering, with a focus on creating the next generation of advanced spacecraft.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in CAD (Onshape, NX, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar)
• Understanding of basic structural and thermal analysis principles
• Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing for space environments (thermal cycling, vacuum, vibration, radiation shielding)
• Familiarity with ruggedized connectors and cable harness design
• Hands-on machining, 3D printing, or prototyping experience
• Experience with FEA tools (NX Simcenter3D, FEMAP, ANSYS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on structural components and docking interface hardware
• Work on thermal management for onboard electronics and battery packs
• Support mechanical integration of electronics, power systems, and sensors within a tight envelope
• Develop and refine harness and connector layouts between internal subsystems
• Run structural and thermal analysis to validate designs before build

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree