Mechanical Engineering Intern (Aerospace)

Location: In person at the HQ in Torrance, California, United States; minimum 12-week internship.

Salary: $30–$40 per hour; housing and travel stipend may also be available.

Company

Builds high-power satellite platforms and spacecraft for missions ranging from low Earth orbit to deep space.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, test, and build mechanical systems and structures for large satellite platforms.
• Own and execute a project with significant mission impact under the guidance of a mentor.
• Apply hand calculations, computational methods, and development testing to understand the physics behind the work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware trades and project decisions.
• Work with technicians, engineers, and managers to solve practical aerospace challenges.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 6 months of technical engineering experience outside the university classroom, such as laboratory work, research, project teams, volunteering, personal projects, or prior work experience.
• Available for a minimum 12-week, in-person internship at the Torrance headquarters.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Nice to have

• Experience with CAD software.
• Understanding of free-body diagrams, statics, or basic mechanics of materials.
• Experience working with mechanical hardware or integrated engineering teams through projects such as rocketry, CubeSats, robotics, Formula SAE, or similar activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an integrated engineering environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with mentorship and significant ownership and autonomy.
• Opportunity to contribute to spacecraft hardware projects in a professional setting.
• Housing and travel stipend may be available.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.