Mechanical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

Join CesiumAstro, a leading company in satellite communication systems. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027, you will work closely with engineers on product development, design, testing, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems for space communication. You will have the opportunity to present your work to peers, mentors, and executive leadership. Benefits include health, dental, vision, company stock options, and retirement plans.

Collaborate with engineers on the design and development of space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the testing and manufacturing processes of structures and thermal systems, focusing on conduction-cooled packaging and lightweight composite structures.
• Present work and findings to peers, mentors, and executive leadership, demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Upper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transfer

Preferred

• Experience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS
• Experience with CNC manufacturing
• Aerospace or automotive electronics design, development, and qualification
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Familiarity with electronics assemblies