Mechatronics Engineering Intern
About The Position
Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Mechatronics Engineering Intern to join its Avionics and Test Stand team for summer 2027. The intern will work closely with engineers to design, build, and test next-generation in-space propulsion products for small satellites. The internship offers exposure to engineering best practices, engineering software, and documenting and presenting engineering work. The position is on-site in Pleasanton, California. Benchmark Space Systems develops propulsion technologies that enable satellites to maneuver, avoid collisions, and maximize mission potential, contributing to a safer and more sustainable space environment. The company describes itself as an entrepreneurial, fast-paced organization where employees are expected to solve problems, ask questions, collaborate across departments, and take on additional tasks as business needs require. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field. Due to access to export-controlled information, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field.
- Qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws.
- Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred.
- Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical prototyping.
- Ability to collaborate on system requirements and design development as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability and willingness to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, matrixed, cross-functional environment.
- Effective written, visual presentation, and oral communication skills for explaining technical problems and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship or research experience in the space industry.
- Previous internship or research experience related to chemical propulsion or small satellite technologies.
- Aerospace, rocketry, or other engineering club experience.
- Experience on a project that produced hardware for design verification.
Responsibilities
- Create, modify, and review test plans and procedures.
- Create, modify, and review test fixture and test stand designs.
- Create and manage assembly and testing schedules.
- Identify and communicate opportunities to improve test processes and workflows, increasing efficiency and quality of internal and external deliverables.
- Document test results and procedural redlines, and author test reports.
- Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects and workloads simultaneously.
- Proactively and regularly communicate assignment status.
- Maintain Benchmark’s standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and colleagues across departments, and take on other tasks as needed based on business needs.
Benefits
- Interns are matched with a mentor in their chosen area of interest or study.
- Interns work directly with multiple engineers and participate in projects.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Housing assistance is available for out-of-state candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
