Mechanical Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)
About The Position
Rendezvous Robotics is solving the fundamental bottleneck of fitting spacecraft into rocket fairings with electromagnetic self-assembling tiles. These modular spacecraft components rendezvous, dock, and latch to assemble larger and more powerful spacecraft. We are a small team in Golden, Colorado, working on hardware, software, and systems engineering to build the next generation of advanced spacecraft. Our work requires components that can repeatedly dock, undock, and re-dock without wear, fit together reliably, and provide the stiffness for large orbital structures. This places significant demands on mechanical design, including docking connector design, mechanical latching, thermal management, structural loads, and packaging. As an intern, you will be a critical member of the team, contributing to the development and hands-on assembly of real flight hardware.
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 U.S. Department of State authorizations 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
