VLEO Hardware Build Engineer Internship

Albedo

Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 60,320

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

401k matching

Health Insurance

Parental leave

Flexible vacation

Company holidays

Wellness benefit

Relocation package

Job summary

Albedo in Broomfield, CO is building a new generation of VLEO buses and payloads, inviting hands-on builders to join the team. You will perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of ground support equipment, R&D prototypes, and flight hardware.

Join a small, fast-paced team that designs production spaces, tooling, and inventory systems for rapid, high-quality builds. This Fall 2026 term will involve collaboration with engineers and vendors to improve manufacturability and

Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical or electromechanical systems (personal projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, rocketry, etc.).
Comfortable using common mechanical tools, shop equipment, and basic measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters, etc.).
Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, CREO, Onshape, or similar).
Exposure to manufacturing processes such as machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, or PCB assembly is a plus.
Experience documenting processes, writing work instructions, or maintaining build documentation is a plus
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, repeatable builds
Organized and proactive with strong problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and vendors in a fast-paced hardware development environment.
This role is open for the Fall 2026 term.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of ground support equipment, R&D prototypes, and flight hardware.
Contribute to the design and development of production workspaces, tooling, and inventory management systems to support build efficiency.
Maintain and improve lab organization, tooling readiness, consumable stock levels, and overall safety compliance.
Create, update, and refine work instructions, build documentation, and configuration tracking to ensure repeatable, high-quality builds.
Support outsourced manufacturing efforts, including kit preparation, documentation handoff, on-site build support, post-build reviews, and driving continuous improvement with vendors.
Collaborate with engineers to identify and implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly improvements.