Build Engineer Internship (Fall Term 2026) (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Broomfield, Colorado headquarters. Relocation support is available.

Hourly rate: $25–$29 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops very low Earth orbit satellite buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions for sensing, communications, and responsive operations.

What you will do

• Perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of ground support equipment, R&D prototypes, and flight hardware.
• Help design production workspaces, tooling, and inventory systems to improve build efficiency.
• Maintain lab organization, tooling readiness, consumable stock, and safety compliance.
• Create and refine work instructions, build documentation, and configuration tracking.
• Support outsourced manufacturing through kit preparation, documentation handoff, onsite build support, and post-build reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors on design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly improvements.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Comfort using mechanical tools, shop equipment, calipers, torque tools, and multimeters.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Onshape.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person and meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Exposure to machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, or PCB assembly.
• Experience writing work instructions or maintaining build documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• First-principles approach with rapid iteration and calculated risk-taking.
• In-person collaboration in a fast-paced hardware development environment.
• Employee equity compensation for full-time roles.
• Health insurance, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and childcare coverage for full-time roles.
• Flexible vacation and sick time, company holidays, and a monthly wellness benefit for full-time roles.