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Astera Labs

Mechanical Solutions Architect Intern

San Jose, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 22, 2026

Location
San Jose, CA
California
Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the job

Helps design, analyze, prototype, and demonstrate mechanical systems for Astera Labs connectivity products used in data center infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Develop 3D CAD models and system-level assemblies; support mechanical designs such as chassis, latches, cable routing, and connectors.
  • Assist with mechanical simulations, prototypes, proofs of concept, and customer or industry demonstrations.
  • Collaborate across teams and communicate technical results to inform product roadmaps.

What they ask for

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Foundational experience in 3D solid modeling through coursework, projects, or internships.
  • Exposure to mechanical simulation tools and basic understanding of mechanical design fundamentals.
  • Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage tasks across multiple stakeholders in a fully in-person environment.

Nice to have

  • Coursework or hands-on experience in data center, server, networking, or semiconductor hardware; familiarity with PCIe, Ethernet, UALink, and data center architectures.
  • Prototype-building experience and interest in product or technical marketing.

Pay

$35/hour to $55/hour (hourly rate); $500-per-week (housing/relocation stipend)

Tools

SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Ansys, PCIe, Ethernet, UALink

AI focus

Supports mechanical systems for products serving rack-scale AI infrastructure and data centers; no direct AI development work is stated.

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