Inversion Space
Manufacturing Engineer - Summer Internship 2027
Playa Vista, California, United States · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Education
- Rising Senior in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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
Build, integrate, and test Arc spacecraft subsystems while improving manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly execution.
What you'll do
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
- Support hardware assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and corrective actions with technicians and engineers.
- Design, build, and proof-load assembly fixtures, tooling, and ground support equipment; analyze manufacturing data for improvements.
What they ask for
- Rising senior in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience authoring detailed assembly procedures, managing build configurations, and driving floor execution.
- Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or GSE in CAD (Siemens NX or equivalent) and applying standard GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or high-reliability aerospace hardware assembly.
- Experience with aerospace cleaning, bonding preparations, and cleanroom operations; familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, pyrotechnics installation, flight avionics harnessing integration, or TPS manufacturing processes.
Pay
USD $38-$41 per hour (base salary)
Tools
CAD, Siemens NX, ASME Y14.5
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