Spacecraft Mechanical/Aero Intern — Summer 2027 (Kent, WA)

Cowboy Space Corp.; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch in office

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Kent, Washington. You will work with spacecraft engineers on mechanical systems enabling orbital solar power satellites, from design to test and assembly.

You’ll learn from veterans who’ve built spacecraft at SpaceX, Blue Origin, and NASA, contributing to real hardware paths rather than simulations. Expect a hands-on, fast-paced startup environment with strong mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or hands-on project experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or thermal systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of structural, mechanical, or thermal subsystems using CAD tools and engineering analysis methods
• Assist in developing and executing test plans for mechanical hardware, including structural, vibration, thermal, or deployment testing
• Participate in the build, integration, and assembly of flight or engineering development hardware in the lab
• Analyze test data and generate technical reports summarizing findings, anomalies, and design recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve integration issues
• Support fabrication and machine shop activities, including reviewing drawings and coordinating with machinists or vendors
• Help maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, test procedures, and design change requests
• Present findings and progress updates to the engineering team throughout the internship

Skills

CAD proficiency

Engineering fundamentals

Hands-on hardware experience

Startup environment adaptability

On-site availability

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

FEA tools (ANSYS, Nastran)

Job description

Cowboy Space Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Kent, Washington. You will work with spacecraft engineers on mechanical systems enabling orbital solar power satellites, from design to test and assembly.

You’ll learn from veterans who’ve built spacecraft at SpaceX, Blue Origin, and NASA, contributing to real hardware paths rather than simulations. Expect a hands-on, fast-paced startup environment with strong mentorship.