CesiumAstro
Summer 2027 - Mechanical Engineering Internship
Austin, TX · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Education
- Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Design and build satellite communication system structures and thermal systems through product development, design, testing, and manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Work with engineers on development, design, testing, and manufacturing of space structures and thermal systems.
- Focus on conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures.
- Present work to peers, mentors, and executive leadership during the summer.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering at 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.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with electronics assemblies; experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques or CNC manufacturing.
- Aerospace or automotive electronics design, development, and qualification.
Tools
SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS
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