Cowboyspace

Internship 2027

Kent, Washington. Posted a month ago

The role

A Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern will work on mechanical systems for orbital solar power satellites. This includes structural design, thermal management, assembly, integration, and testing of real hardware.

What you will do

  • Support the design and analysis of structural, mechanical, or thermal subsystems using CAD tools and engineering analysis methods
  • Assist in developing and executing test plans for mechanical hardware
  • Participate in the build, integration, and assembly of flight or engineering development hardware in the lab
  • Analyze test data and generate technical reports
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams
  • Support fabrication and machine shop activities
  • Help maintain engineering documentation
  • Present findings and progress updates to the engineering team

Required qualifications

  • 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
  • Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
  • Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and/or thermodynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware
  • Strong ownership mentality, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Available to work on-site in Kent, WA for the full duration of the Summer 2027 internship

Nice to have

  • Experience with spacecraft, aerospace structures, or other flight hardware programs
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran)
  • Exposure to machining, fabrication, or hands-on prototyping

Benefits

  • Daily lunch in the office
  • Fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

Before you apply

  • 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Depar

About the company

Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure for space-based solar energy. The company is based in San Carlos, CA.