Space Propulsion Mechanical Intern: Mentored, Flexible, On-Site

Benchmark Space Systems; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Housing assistance available for out‑0

Flexible scheduling

Direct mentorship with multiple.engine

Job summary

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027 to design, build, and test next-generation in-space propulsion for small satellites. The internship is on-site at our Burlington, VT location, with mentorship from senior engineers.

You'll gain hands-on experience with industry best practices, engineering software, and presenting results while working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or closely related field.
• Previous internship or research experience in the space industry is a plus but not required.
• U.S. Person Requirement: due to export control laws, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of senior engineers, develop component-level mechanical designs on active contracts.
• Create component and system-level mechanical drawings for contracts as needed.
• Perform high-level analysis or hand calculations to validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with Analysis and Test Engineers to validate designs.
• Work with an interdisciplinary engineering team to solve day-to-day challenges on contracts.
• Contribute to all aspects of the design process including requirements development, design reviews, component sourcing, test plan development, and design revision.

Skills

CAD (SolidWorks)

Engineering drawings

Mechanical analysis

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Enrolled in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering program

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Benchmark Space Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027 to design, build, and test next-generation in-space propulsion for small satellites. The internship is on-site at our Burlington, VT location, with mentorship from senior engineers.

You'll gain hands-on experience with industry best practices, engineering software, and presenting results while working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment across disciplines.