Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Internship

CesiumAstro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Paid internship

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Austin, TX is seeking Summer 2027 interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communications. You will collaborate with our mechanical engineers on product development, design, testing, and manufacturing of structures and thermal packaging.

Interns will work on conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures, and lightweight composite space structures, with assignments determined by project availability and your interests.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng.
• GPA 3.5 or higher.
• Upper-level coursework in structures and heat transfer.
• Experience with mechanical FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communications.
• Collaborate with engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems.
• Focus areas include conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures.
• Assignments determined by project availability and candidate interests.
• Present work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro leadership throughout the internship.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng (in progress)

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

ANSYS

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.

The CesiumAstro mechanical team is looking for Summer 2027 interns to design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems.

Mechanical systems interns will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems for space communication systems. Areas of focus will include design of conduction‑cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures. Assignments will be determined by a mix of project availability and the interests of the successful candidates.

CesiumAstro interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Upper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transfer.
• Experience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with electronics assemblies.
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing.
• Aerospace or automotive electronics design, development, and qualification.

All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.