Rendezvous Robotics
Mechanical Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)
Golden, CO +1 · Internship · Posted Jul 22, 2026
- Location
- Golden, CO
Golden, Colorado, United States - Education
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Design, analyze, integrate, and help assemble mechanical hardware for modular spacecraft, including docking interfaces and thermal management systems.
What you'll do
- Design and iterate on structural components and docking interface hardware; run structural and thermal analyses.
- Work on thermal management for electronics and battery packs, and integrate electronics, power systems, and sensors within tight space constraints.
- Develop and refine harness and connector layouts between subsystems; support hands-on assembly of flight hardware.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in CAD (Onshape, NX, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
- Understanding of basic structural and thermal analysis principles.
Nice to have
- Experience designing for space environments, ruggedized connectors, or cable harnesses.
- Hands-on machining, 3D printing, or prototyping experience; familiarity with FEA tools.
Tools
Onshape, NX, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, NX Simcenter3D, FEMAP, ANSYS
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