Spacecraft Mechanical/Aerospace Intern — Summer 2027

Cowboy Space Corp.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunch

Fully stocked kitchen with beverages

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corporation in Kent, WA is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work with spacecraft engineers on mechanical systems that enable our orbital solar power satellites, from structural design and thermal management to assembly, integration, and test. You’ll contribute to real hardware, learning from engineers who have built spacecraft at SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis, and NASA.

Applicants are pursuing a B.S. or M.S.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Hands-on hardware

Ownership mindset

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Cowboy Space Corporation in Kent, WA is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work with spacecraft engineers on mechanical systems that enable our orbital solar power satellites, from structural design and thermal management to assembly, integration, and test. You’ll contribute to real hardware, learning from engineers who have built spacecraft at SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis, and NASA.

Applicants are pursuing a B.S. or M.S.