Space Hardware Design Intern

northwoodspace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwood Space seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to assist in designing structures, tooling, and GSE for satellite ground stations. You will work with RF, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD in Siemens NX or SolidWorks, participate in design reviews, and contribute to test fixtures and fixtures development under senior engineers' guidance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, including thermal management, materials selection, and structural analysis.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar) for 3D modeling and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing components for ground station structures, mechanisms, environmental systems, and GSE with focus on manufacturability.
• Contribute to tooling design for fabrication and assembly processes, including fixtures and weldments.
• Collaborate with RF, electrical, and manufacturing teams to support system requirements and integration of designs.
• Participate in design reviews, providing input and incorporating feedback to meet design objectives.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical design.

Skills

Thermal management

Materials selection

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree enrollment in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Northwood Space seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to assist in designing structures, tooling, and GSE for satellite ground stations. You will work with RF, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD in Siemens NX or SolidWorks, participate in design reviews, and contribute to test fixtures and fixtures development under senior engineers' guidance.