Company: Beyond Reach Labs Title: Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) Location: New York City Type: Internship Role: Engineering Compensation: $28 / hourly Visa: US citizen/visa only Posted: 22 days Education: Sophomore and above Company: Beyond Reach Labs Title: Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) Location: New York City Type: Internship Role: Engineering Compensation: $28 / hourly Visa: US citizen/visa only Posted: 22 days
They say the best deployable is no deployable, but we believe large deployable mechanisms are the future for large infrastructure in space.
At Beyond Reach Labs, we are designing and building the largest deployable structures ever flown to space. As an engineering-driven organization, you will be at the forefront of the company's key technology development.
To make this possible, mechanical systems will need to be greatly simplified, more reliable, and easier to manufacture. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating mechanical systems and actuators for our deployable structures. These mechanisms are used in various applications from solar arrays to radiators. You will be entrusted to improve existing systems while also helping to shape and design the next generation.
Key Responsibilities:#
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Design and Development:
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Testing and Validation:
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Optimization and Cost Management:
Basic Qualifications:#
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Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
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6+ months of experience outside the classroom
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Experience designing and qualifying mechanisms driven by stepper or BLDC motors, springs, and HDRMs.
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Proficient in developing design models and drawings for production and analysis using CAD software.
Preferred Qualifications:#
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Project management experience for technical projects.
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Expertise in materials selection for space applications.
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Experience working with very large lightweight deployable structures
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Proficiency using Fusion and Ansys for CAD and analysis.
Additional Requirements:#
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Minimum 12 weeks on-site
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Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones.
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Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.
Beyond Reach Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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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