Mechanical Engineering Intern, Capella Space

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD modeling software (SolidWorks, NX, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Currently attending a degree program and available to work full time for 10 weeks outside of university term time
• In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here

Desirable

• Capella's 10-week, in-person internship program (June 8–August 14, 2026) gives students hands-on experience in spacecraft development, operations, and geospatial technology
• Interns work directly on meaningful projects while building technical skills, industry insight, and professional connections
• The program includes mentorship, team engagement, and social events that support a balanced and collaborative experience
• A stipend is provided to help with living expenses
• The Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for designing and building the spacecrafts, prototypes, and fixtures at Capella
• We are responsible for the full design life cycling starting from: requirement definition, concept development, analysis to validate design, drawings for production, assembling prototypes and flight articles, all the way to launch delivery
• Team members will get to perform a variety of exciting tasks throughout the life cycle of the project
• We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our engineering team
• In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and integration of mechanical and aerospace hardware used in our SAR spacecrafts and ground systems
• You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of spacecraft hardware development
• Support the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and tooling for satellite subsystems
• Perform CAD modeling, drafting, and documentation using SolidWorks
• Assist with structural, thermal, and vibration analyses under engineer supervision
• Participate in prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing activities in lab and cleanroom environments
• Conduct engineering tests, gather data, and prepare technical reports or presentations
• Contribute to design reviews, trade studies, and design-for-manufacturability efforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems, Thermal, Electrical, Manufacturing, etc