Space Robotics Mechanical Engineering Intern

GITAI Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

GITAI Inc. in Torrance, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern / Co-op for Fall 2026. You will join the hardware development team working on space-based interceptor hardware, satellite bus components, and test fixtures, moving concepts into real parts and supporting tests.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, ownership, and direct feedback while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and suppliers in a fast-paced program. Onsite work is required at the Torrance office.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.
• At least one year of sustained participation in a technically rigorous student engineering project (e.g., Formula SAE, rocketry, CubeSat, robotics, Baja SAE, or Design-Build-Fly).
• Experience taking hardware through design, fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and redesign.
• Experience using a professional 3D CAD system and reading mechanical drawings. SolidWorks experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own clearly scoped mechanical hardware through design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and iteration.
• Design and update mechanical components, assemblies, interfaces, prototypes, ground support equipment, and test fixtures using 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
• Work with engineers, technicians, machinists, suppliers, and test personnel to turn concepts into buildable hardware.
• Support hands-on fabrication, assembly, inspection, integration, and test activities, including data collection and post-test inspection.
• Investigate manufacturing problems and test failures, then apply learnings to next iterations.
• Document hardware configurations, design decisions, build issues, test results, and lessons learned; support field tests as needed.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD system

Job description

GITAI Inc. in Torrance, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern / Co-op for Fall 2026. You will join the hardware development team working on space-based interceptor hardware, satellite bus components, and test fixtures, moving concepts into real parts and supporting tests.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, ownership, and direct feedback while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and suppliers in a fast-paced program. Onsite work is required at the Torrance office.