About the role#
Blue Canyon Technologies is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern for our summer program. This is a full-time, 11-week position starting May 25, 2027. You will work on-site in Lafayette, Colorado, supporting our team as we build small spacecraft.
What you'll do#
- Support mechanical engineering staff in the development of structures, mechanisms, and electro-mechanical assemblies for small spacecraft.
- Collaborate with mechanical and aerospace engineers to create drawings.
- Design assembly fixtures and create bills of materials.
- Take on additional design and analysis tasks, especially if you are pursuing an advanced degree.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment at an accredited college or university, with plans to be enrolled for the fall 2027 semester.
- Progress toward a BS or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Completion of at least two years of coursework, including Materials Science, Static Mechanics, and CAD training like SolidWorks.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Demonstrated leadership through school or extracurricular projects.
- The ability to learn new processes quickly, multi-task, and communicate effectively within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Lafayette, Colorado.
- Duration: May 25, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week.
- This is a paid internship.
About Blue Canyon Technologies
Blue Canyon Technologies manufactures small satellites and spacecraft components. Founded in 2008, the company provides hardware, software, and systems engineering for space missions. It operates as part of RTX and maintains facilities in Lafayette and Boulder, Colorado. The firm employs 346 people and specializes in attitude control systems, CubeSats, and mission operations.
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