Mechanical Design Intern – Spacecraft Hardware

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO seeks an Engineering Intern to support mechanical design for spacecraft hardware and MGSE, with mentorship from a Senior Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience in CAD, DFM/DFA, and documentation, while contributing to real missions and learning across disciplines in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Successful candidates are highly motivated, eager to learn, and prepared to work full-time in our Colorado office as part of a structured training

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4-year engineering degree program (Mechanical/Aerospace).
• Solidworks CAD skills or equivalent.
• Willingness to work full-time in Greenwood Village, CO.

Responsibilities

• Engineer mechanical design solutions for spacecraft flight hardware and MGSE.
• Create designs with DFM/DFA for manufacturability.
• Perform preliminary analysis and hand calculations for feasible designs.
• Create GD&T component drawings.
• Develop assembly drawings, fabrication procedures, and build instructions.
• Execute a time-bound, high-value project for York.
• Gain hands-on assembly and test experience.
• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team player

Self-starter

Leadership skills

Hard worker

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (4-year degree)

Tools

Solidworks CAD

Job description

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO seeks an Engineering Intern to support mechanical design for spacecraft hardware and MGSE, with mentorship from a Senior Engineer. You will gain hands-on experience in CAD, DFM/DFA, and documentation, while contributing to real missions and learning across disciplines in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Successful candidates are highly motivated, eager to learn, and prepared to work full-time in our Colorado office as part of a structured training