Spring 2027 Internship: Mechanical Engineering

Skyband Systems•Kirkland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Skyband Systems has built the M100, a certified avionics system to overcome the threat of GPS jamming and spoofing. The M100 fuses satellite signals from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with inertial sensing to give pilots a trusted position source that doesn't depend on GPS. Skyband is a VC-backed, fast-paced team based in Kirkland, WA, made up of engineers who built and scaled Starlink Aviation at SpaceX. They design, build, test, and fly their own hardware in their own aircraft, with significant team ownership over product areas or problem spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field
3+ months of hands-on engineering experience from internships, research labs, or student project teams
Comfortable with basic shop processes: torque and measurement tools, manual machining, adhesives, surface cleaning and finishing
Authorized to work in the United States
Full-time, onsite in Kirkland, WA for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning January 2027
Able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in lab and hangar environments
Occasional travel for aircraft integration and flight test will be required

Nice To Haves

Designed, built, and tested something yourself (such as project teams, research, or personal projects)
CAD experience (Solidworks, Fusion, or similar)
CAM experience is a plus (MasterCAM, HSMWorks, Fusion CAM, etc)
Python or similar scripting experience for automation and analysis
Finite Element Analysis experience and understanding of core principles
Familiarity with structural and mechanical strength margins, mechanism designs
Exposure to environmental, material, or destructive testing
Interest in aviation, navigation, or GNSS; a pilot's license or flight test experience is a plus
Clear written communication and the discipline to document what you did and what you found

Responsibilities

Help design the future of aviation PNT with new Skyband products
Build, test, and refine production M100 avionics assemblies
Design and build test fixtures and automated test setups for development and production
Support environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing to DO-160: planning, execution, and data review
Build and expand production equipment and tooling
Support aircraft integration and flight test, including installation and mounting, harnessing, instrumentation, and airframe modifications