About the role#
Beyond Reach Labs builds large deployable structures for space. We focus on simplifying mechanical systems to improve reliability and manufacturing. As an intern, you will contribute to the development of actuators and mechanisms used in solar arrays and radiators. You will help us refine existing hardware and design the next generation of our technology.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, and validate mechanical systems and actuators for deployable structures.
- Improve current mechanical systems.
- Shape and design future mechanisms.
- Manage project development, testing, and validation.
- Handle optimization and cost management for hardware components.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 6 months of experience outside of classroom settings.
- Experience designing and qualifying mechanisms driven by springs, HDRMs, or stepper and BLDC motors.
- Proficiency in creating design models and production drawings using CAD software.
- Preferred experience includes project management for technical tasks, material selection for space, and work with large lightweight deployable structures.
- Proficiency in Fusion and Ansys for CAD and analysis.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in New York City, New York.
- The internship is for Summer 2027.
- You must be available for a minimum of 12 weeks on-site.
- You may need to work extended hours or weekends to support critical project milestones.
- This position is paid at $28 per hour.
- You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.
About Beyond Reach Labs (YC W26)
Beyond Reach Labs designs and builds deployable solar arrays for space applications. The company focuses on increasing power output per launch to support energy needs in orbit. Founded in 2023, it operates out of Brooklyn, New York. The firm currently employs 11 people.
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