Production Engineering Intern

Benchmark Space Systems • Burlington, VT

2d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Production Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. The intern will work closely with engineers and technicians to build and test technologies supporting next-generation in-space propulsion products for small satellites and will gain knowledge of industry best practices. This is an on-site position in Burlington, Vermont.

Benchmark Space Systems develops propulsion technologies that enable satellites to maneuver, avoid collisions, and maximize mission potential. The company describes its work as contributing to a safer, more sustainable space environment. The intern will support production processes in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced organization, collaborating across teams and taking on other tasks as business needs require.

Candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws. Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position now or in the future.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
• Qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Have strong organization, record-keeping, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Be proficient in, or able to swiftly learn, Microsoft and Adobe Suite.
• Be able to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, matrixed cross-functional environment.
• Be able to collaborate in a multi-team environment to plan and accomplish tasks and meet objectives.
• Use effective written, visual presentation, and oral strategies to communicate 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.
• Experience in an aerospace, rocketry, or other engineering club.
• Experience working on a project that produced flight hardware.
• Experience working within PDM and MRP systems.
• Inventory management and material handling experience.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Create travelers documenting assembly processes.
• Create and manage assembly and testing schedules.
• Create and manage production processes.
• Document as-built assembly records using manufacturing orders and assembly component reports.
• Generate nonconformance reports to document nonconformances.
• Identify production improvements to reduce cost and schedule.
• Manage controlled inventory.
• Communicate with vendors.
• Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects and workloads simultaneously.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and positions, helping with other tasks as needed based on business needs.
• Maintain Benchmark’s standards of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Benefits

• Interns are matched with a mentor in their chosen area of interest or study.
• Interns work directly with multiple engineers and participate in the production process.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Housing assistance is available for out-of-state candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed