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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