Mechanical Engineering Intern

SatSure Analytics India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,400 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience with satellite hardware design

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an engineering program

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in India is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern. This role involves supporting the design and analysis of satellite payload structures and ground support systems. Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and possess a strong foundation in engineering mechanics and materials. The internship offers hands-on experience with satellite hardware and mentorship from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering mechanics, strength of materials, and basic structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical design and detailing of satellite payload structures.
• Support CAD modeling and drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Assist in documentation of configurations and analysis results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Engineering mechanics

Strength of materials

Basic structural analysis

CAD and FEA tools

Python or MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX Simcenter

HyperMesh

Job description

KaleidEO, a subsidiary of SatSure, is an upstream leader in Earth Observation, building a full-stack company from India. As an analytics-first payload innovator, we specialize in building next-generation, high-resolution, multispectral payloads with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities.

Rooted in SatSure’s legacy of building applications across sectors like Utilities, Agriculture, Aviation, BFSI, and Climate Action, KaleidEO also provides end-to-end EO solutions—from payload development and launch to mission operations and data analytics.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the design, configuration analysis and documentation of structures and ground support systems .

This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who is curious about precision mechanical design and analysis of space systems and wants hands‑on exposure to real engineering workflows used in satellite payload development.

You will work closely with mechanical and systems engineers and gain experience across design, analysis, documentation, and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical design and detailing of satellite payload structures, optical mounts, enclosures, electronic packages, and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE).
• Support CAD modeling and drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Assist in the documentation of configurations and analysis results.
• Help with optical support structure and testing concepts.
• Design notes
• Analysis summaries
• Test and review support material (PDR/DDR level)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (optics, electronics, systems).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in:
  • Engineering mechanics
  • Strength of materials
  • Basic structural analysis

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to CAD and FEA tools (NX Simcenter or HyperMesh).
• Interest in or coursework related to:
  • Space systems
  • Opto‑mechanical design
  • Precision structures
• Basic understanding of:
  • Modal behavior
  • Vibration environments
  • Thermal effects on structures
• Familiarity with Python or MATLAB for basic analysis or post‑processing.
• Prior academic or hobby projects related to satellites, robotics, optics, or mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of Finite Element Method (FEM) concepts.
• Comfortable with engineering drawings and dimensions.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and iterate.

What’s in it for you:

• Hands‑on experience with real satellite hardware design workflows.
• Exposure to opto‑mechanical engineering challenges (alignment, stiffness vs flexibility, thermal effects).
• Understanding of space qualification environments (launch loads, vibration, thermal).
• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an active engineering program.

Who Should Apply

• This role is well‑suited for someone who:
• Enjoys problem‑solving and structured engineering thinking
• Is curious about how optical performance and mechanical design interact
• Wants exposure to space hardware development, even if they’re still learning the tools