Production (Mechanical) Engineering Intern

Benchmark Space Systems • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Production Engineering Intern for the summer of 2025. This role involves collaborating with engineers and technicians to build and test technologies for next-generation in-space propulsion products for small satellites. Interns will gain hands-on experience and knowledge of industry best practices while working on-site in Burlington, VT.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organization, record-keeping, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft & Adobe Suite.
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and matrixed cross-functional environment.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-team environment to plan and accomplish tasks and meet objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or research experience in the space industry.
• Experience related to mechanical engineering or propulsion technologies.
• Aerospace, rocketry, or other engineering club experience.
• Experience working on a project that produced flight hardware.
• 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

• Creating travelers to document assembly processes.
• Creating and managing assembly and testing schedules.
• Creating and managing the production process.
• Documenting as-built assembly records using Manufacturing Orders and Assembly Component Reports.
• Generating Nonconformance reports to document nonconformances.
• Identifying production improvements to reduce cost and schedule.
• Managing controlled inventory.
• Communicating with vendors.
• Taking direction and effectively balancing multiple projects/workloads simultaneously.
• Maintaining Benchmark's reputation for honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree