2027 Summer Internship - Mechanical Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Englewood, Colorado, United States; full-time, in-person work for 12 weeks beginning in May 2027.

Compensation: $28/hour; overtime eligible as authorized. Housing stipend: $300/week.

Company

Commercial space company developing and operating lunar missions.

What you will do

• Support active engineering projects, programs, and day-to-day team activities.
• Apply classroom knowledge to technical challenges in the commercial space industry.
• Conduct research, analysis, documentation, testing, and project support.
• Work with engineers, technical specialists, and business professionals in meetings, reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Learn about lunar mission development and operations.
• Present completed work and accomplishments at the end of the internship.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in person and full time for 12 weeks in Englewood, Colorado, beginning in May 2027.
• Must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework before the internship.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and continue education after the internship.
• Pursuing a degree relevant to the internship area.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity, initiative, willingness to learn, and comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-paced design and development environment.
• Familiarity with Agile software engineering practices and processes.
• Previous engineering internship experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented internship environment.
• Opportunities to build professional relationships and develop career skills.
• Exposure to commercial space industry challenges and opportunities.
• Paid hourly position with overtime eligibility as authorized.
• $300 per week housing stipend.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until November 1, 2026, or until maximum applicant capacity is reached.
• Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background investigation.