Thermal Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Lunar Outpost • Golden, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Thermal Engineering Intern at Lunar Outpost, you will gain experience and training in Aerospace Thermal Analysis, familiarity with practical space/lunar environment heat transfer principles, aerospace thermal hardware, and thermal testing. In addition, interns will use the NASA standard thermal analysis tool, Thermal Desktop, to perform real-world thermal modeling and analysis tasks in support of Lunar Outpost's several flight projects focused on the expanding cis-lunar economy. All interns will work directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects, providing tangible value to Lunar Outpost products. This internship offers a truly end-to-end experience that promotes collaboration at every stage of autonomous robotic development.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in STEM or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Can effectively demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, while also excelling in collaboration and teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment
• Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills under pressure and in stressful situations
• Fueled by a passion for space exploration and the boundless possibilities beyond our world

Responsibilities

• Gain experience and training in Aerospace Thermal Analysis.
• Become familiar with practical space/lunar environment heat transfer principles, aerospace thermal hardware, and thermal testing.
• Use the NASA standard thermal analysis tool, Thermal Desktop, to perform real-world thermal modeling and analysis tasks.
• Support Lunar Outpost's flight projects focused on the expanding cis-lunar economy.
• Work directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects.
• Provide tangible value to Lunar Outpost products.
• Promote collaboration at every stage of autonomous robotic development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern