Mechanical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision benefits

Stock options

Life, disability & retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking Summer 2027 mechanical interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems. You will work with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of lightweight structures and thermal packages.

Assignments will be determined by project availability and your interests. The internship requires excellent written and verbal communication and offers exposure to aerospace hardware and hands-on

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems.
• Collaborate with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems.
• Present work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro leadership.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal systems

FEM/FEA tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

CNC manufacturing

EMI/EMC

Education

BS in Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

• The CesiumAstro mechanical team is looking for Summer 2027 interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems
• Mechanical systems interns will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems for space communication systems. Areas of focus will include design of conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures. Assignments will be determined by a mix of project availability and the interests of the successful candidates
• CesiumAstro interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company stock options
• Life, disability and retirement plans

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of StateGPA of 3.5 or higherCurrent enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited universityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYSUpper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transferExperience with CNC manufacturingAerospace or automotive electronics design, development, and qualificationExperience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniquesFamiliarity with electronics assemblies