Thermal Engineering Intern

York Spaces Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

York is seeking a motivated, proactive intern interested in learning about space hardware and real missions. Interns have the opportunity to work on York missions while participating in a tailored engineering training program. Each intern receives mentorship from a dedicated Senior Engineer and is assigned a challenging, achievable project with a defined scope and timeframe. The internship offers hands-on assembly and testing experience and exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders. The role requires the ability to work full time in the office.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a four-year degree program at an accredited university studying Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Be familiar with heat transfer principles and thermodynamics.
• Demonstrate self-initiated work in a team environment and strong leadership skills.
• Have strong communication skills, be a team player, and be hardworking.
• Be self-starting and self-motivated, with a desire to learn.
• Have an interest in full-time employment at York Space Systems.
• Demonstrate interest in spacecraft and space systems.
• Be able to work full time in the office.

Nice To Haves

• Be at the junior-year level or higher in a bachelor's engineering degree program.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD skills.
• Familiarity with heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, and their applications in spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analyses to determine radiator and heater sizing, select appropriate external coatings, and ensure spacecraft components remain within thermal limits.
• Collaborate with hardware developers to select materials, processes, and testing protocols that meet thermal design specifications.
• Establish and manage thermal interfaces among spacecraft subsystems to ensure compatibility and functional integration.
• Execute a time-bound, well-defined project of high value to York.
• Gain hands-on assembly and test experience.
• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern