Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Rendezvous Robotics • Golden, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Rendezvous Robotics is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The company is developing modular spacecraft components that rendezvous, dock, and latch to assemble larger and more powerful spacecraft than currently possible. This role involves contributing to the development and hands-on assembly of real flight hardware, with a focus on mechanical design challenges such as docking connector design, mechanical latching, thermal management, structural loads, and packaging. The internship is full-time for 12-15 weeks during the summer of 2027 and is based in Golden, Colorado.

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 U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State due to ITAR requirements.

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: No Education Listed