Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Intern

Sierra Lobo; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo, Inc. is seeking a motivated mechanical engineering intern for the Milan, Ohio Technology Development and Engineering Center (TDEC).

The internship supports design, development, testing, and maintenance of spacecraft components and subsystems, including structures, deployment mechanisms, propulsion hardware integration, and robotics. The role involves CAD-based layout design, robotics simulation and testing, technical reporting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited university pursuing a BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two semesters of coursework completed prior to start.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
• Experience with IsaacSim, ROS 2, and RViz desirable but not required.
• US Citizenship is required due to ITAR, CUI and other restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Design component layouts (packaging), mechanical and structural interfaces, electronics housings, and mounting structures (CAD).
• Develop and test robotics for manufacturing, maintenance, and handling of space technologies: robotics simulation (Isaac Sim, ROS 2, Python, C/C++).
• Robotics testing (ROS 2, RViz, Python, C/C++).
• Sensor deployment (RViz, LiDAR, depth cameras, odometry).
• Design and testing of robotic end effectors (CAD, Isaac Sim).
• Write technical reports and other documentation for engineering staff, management, and customers.
• Present designs and results at reviews and technical meetings.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Skills

CAD software

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

ISAAC Sim

ROS 2

RViz

Education

ABET-accredited university pursuit of BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sierra Lobo, Inc. is seeking a motivated mechanical engineering intern for the Milan, Ohio Technology Development and Engineering Center (TDEC).

The internship supports design, development, testing, and maintenance of spacecraft components and subsystems, including structures, deployment mechanisms, propulsion hardware integration, and robotics. The role involves CAD-based layout design, robotics simulation and testing, technical reporting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.