Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

Airbus Ventures; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking Summer 2027 mechanical/space structures interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems. Interns will collaborate with engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing, and will present outcomes to peers and leadership throughout the summer.

Applicants must be enrolled in a BS/MS/PhD program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have experience with mechanical FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS/MS/PhD program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• GPA 3.5 or higher where applicable.
• Upper-level coursework in structures and heat transfer.
• Experience with mechanical FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems.
• Work with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, design, test and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems.
• Assignments determined by project availability and the interests of the successful candidates.
• Interns present their work to peers, mentors and CesiumAstro leadership throughout the summer.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

ANSYS

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking Summer 2027 mechanical/space structures interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems. Interns will collaborate with engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing, and will present outcomes to peers and leadership throughout the summer.

Applicants must be enrolled in a BS/MS/PhD program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have experience with mechanical FEA tools.