Propulsion Development Intern (Space Systems, Hands-on)

Benchmark Space Systems; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Mentor pairing

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Propulsion Development Engineering Intern for summer 2027 at our Pleasanton, CA site. You will collaborate with engineers and chemists to design, build and test propulsion technologies for small satellites and missions, gaining knowledge in propulsion engineering and propellant chemistry while documenting and presenting results.

Interns will work with a team, perform first-principles analysis, CAD design, testing, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Previous internship or space industry experience is a plus.
• U.S. Person requirement; export controls and visa not sponsored.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware with first-principles calculations, CAD drawings and drawings production.
• Design test articles, plans, and procedures to answer specific questions.
• Carry out hardware tests; interpret results to inform future design work.
• Assist with hotfire testing and other test operations.
• Support sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing activities.
• Develop analysis tools for propulsion-related problems.
• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests.
• Develop expertise in propulsion component design and share with the team.

Skills

Fluid systems sizing

Thermal analysis

CAD design

GD&T basics

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Creo

Fusion 360

Job description

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Propulsion Development Engineering Intern for summer 2027 at our Pleasanton, CA site. You will collaborate with engineers and chemists to design, build and test propulsion technologies for small satellites and missions, gaining knowledge in propulsion engineering and propellant chemistry while documenting and presenting results.

Interns will work with a team, perform first-principles analysis, CAD design, testing, and reporting.