As an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern your core responsibility will be to design, manufacture, and test the mechanical elements of spacecraft avionics. You will work closely with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and vehicle structures engineers to execute on architectures and products that maximize overall vehicle performance.

This internship may begin in September 2025 or later and will last approximately 12-14 weeks.

Evaluate requirements, develop mechanical design, generate drawings for various avionics systems and devices
Conduct design reviews to gain cross-disciplinary consensus on design validity
Design products for ease of manufacture, and work with suppliers to get parts fabricated
Perform hand calculations and FEA to predict system performance
Analyze structural modes, thermal performance, and other critical aspects of avionics devices
Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Experience designing mechanical components in CAD software
Understanding of static loads and methods of heat transfer
Understanding of fabrication methods, such as CNC milling and 3D printing
Familiarity working hands-on with basic mechanical tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new skills
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Avionics Mechanical Engineering Intern

Impulse Space