Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Internship
About The Position
CesiumAstro is seeking Summer 2027 mechanical systems interns to help design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems. Interns will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, design, testing, and manufacturing. Areas of focus may include conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures. Assignments will depend on project availability and candidates’ interests. Interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership throughout the summer. Applicants must include a cover letter describing their interest in mechanical systems and either space systems or communication systems. The internships are compensated competitively and are located onsite at one of CesiumAstro’s facilities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering at an accredited university.
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Upper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transfer.
- Experience with mechanical FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must meet applicable U.S. Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Include a cover letter describing interest in mechanical systems and either space systems or communication systems.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electronics assemblies.
- Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
- Experience with CNC manufacturing.
- Experience in aerospace or automotive electronics design, development, and qualification.
Responsibilities
- Work with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, design, testing, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems for space communication systems.
- Contribute to work involving conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures, as assigned.
- Present work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership throughout the summer.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
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Career Level
Intern
