Space Mechanical Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

The role

You will contribute to the mechanical design and development of Antares reactor and power systems for space applications. This includes working on hardware such as space radiators and power conversion components from design through testing.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test space radiator hardware
• Develop manufacturing approaches for scaling radiator technology
• Contribute to the development and integration of space power conversion systems
• Own the design and development of power conversion components
• Support overall mechanical integration of space power conversion systems
• Contribute to reactor mechanical design
• Perform microgrid analyses
• Develop reactor deployment assessments and concepts of operation
• Evaluate external markets to identify potential reactor deployment concepts
• Translate potential customer applications into technical requirements

Required qualifications

• Enrolled in at least a bachelor’s degree program, and going into your Junior or Senior year of studies
• Must have prior internship experience, or significant (>1yr) project team, laboratory, or research experience

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Experience in a University club or organization, leadership role preferred
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-departmentally with different groups and teams
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Benefits

• Relocation stipend
• Housing stipend

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Antares is building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors for terrestrial, underwater, and space use. The team hails from organizations including SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, and various national laboratories.