Airframe/Structures Engineering Intern

The role

You will design, analyze, build, and test composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft. You will work with cross-functional teams on real projects in San Francisco.

What you will do

• Contribute to the design, analysis, build, and test of composite and metallic structures
• Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis
• Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
• Work with cross-functional teams to support structural requirements
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities
• Document work and follow configuration control practices
• Own a scoped project and present results to the team

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework, club, research, or internship experience in structural design and analysis
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on proficiency in CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Enthusiasm for learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles
• Available for a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco during Summer 2027

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers
• Company-funded perks, including team lunches, game nights, and other activities

About the company

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. They are a team of engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace.