Cowboy Space
Internship 2027
Kent, Washington · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- No years specified.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual 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
Supports mechanical and aerospace engineering work on spacecraft solar-power satellites, contributing to design, testing, assembly, integration, and analysis of real hardware.
What you'll do
- Support design and analysis of structural, mechanical, or thermal subsystems; develop and execute hardware test plans.
- Build, integrate, and assemble hardware; analyze test data and document findings and recommendations.
- Coordinate with engineering teams and support fabrication, engineering documentation, and progress presentations.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or hands-on project experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or thermal systems; strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and/or thermodynamics.
- Proficiency with CAD software and demonstrated hands-on hardware experience.
- Available to work on-site in Kent, WA for the full Summer 2027 internship.
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft, aerospace structures, or other flight hardware programs.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools or exposure to machining, fabrication, or hands-on prototyping.
Pay
USD 1,800 weekly (internship pay; base salary or total pay not specified)
Tools
SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, Nastran
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