General Engineering Internship

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an engineering discipline at a four-year accredited university.

• Experience in the development of aircraft, spacecraft, or similar systems (internships, laboratory, academic, and personal/team project experience is applicable).

• Must be able to work full time (40 hours per week), on-site in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA for 12 consecutive weeks.

• Intern Program will run May - August 2026

• Must be able to provide own transportation and housing.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Have completed their Junior and/or Senior year.
• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Passionate about advancing space security and sustainability.
• Resilient problem-solving attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of our Engineering Internship Program, you will gain hands-on experience contributing to the design, development, and testing of mission-critical spacecraft systems. Internship responsibilities may include:

• Mechanical Design of Ground Support Equipment (GSE):

• Create detailed mechanical designs for GSE used during spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations, including lift fixtures, transport containers, and interface adapters.

• Payload Interface Design:

• Design structural and mechanical interfaces between spacecraft buses and payloads, ensuring compatibility with mission-specific environments and load conditions.

• Wiring Harness Design and Routing:

• Collaborate with electrical and avionics teams to define and optimize wiring harness layouts for power and signal routing across spacecraft subsystems.

• Environmental Test Planning and Support:

• Develop test plans, procedures, and visual storyboards for environmental qualification tests such as thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC). Support test execution and post-test analysis.

• Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Algorithm Development:

• Assist in the design, simulation, and testing of GNC algorithms for spacecraft attitude and orbit control, including modeling of sensors, actuators, and feedback control systems.

• Propulsion System Integration and Analysis:

• Support propulsion subsystem development, including thruster selection, feed system layout, and performance modeling for maneuver planning, orbit maintenance, and contingency scenarios.

• Collaborate closely with mentors and team members to apply your knowledge and develop technical skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Engage in cross-functional teamwork, interacting with engineers from various disciplines to solve complex challenges.

• Showcase your work through presentations or project reviews.

• Participate in social and professional events with fellow interns and employees.

Compensation

• $26-28/hour

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.