About the role#
We are looking for a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern to join our team in Kent, Washington for Summer 2027. You will work alongside experienced spacecraft engineers on the mechanical systems that make our orbital solar power satellites possible. This position involves hands-on work with hardware that is on the path to flight, covering everything from structural design and thermal management to assembly, integration, and test.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and analysis of structural, mechanical, or thermal subsystems using CAD tools and engineering analysis methods.
- Assist in developing and executing test plans for mechanical hardware.
- Participate in the build, integration, and assembly of flight or engineering development hardware in the lab.
- Analyze test data and generate technical reports.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams.
- Support fabrication and machine shop activities.
- Help maintain engineering documentation.
- Present findings and progress updates to the engineering team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or hands-on project experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or thermal systems.
- Proficiency with CAD software.
- Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and thermodynamics.
- Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware.
- Experience with spacecraft, aerospace structures, or other flight hardware programs.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools.
- Exposure to machining, fabrication, or hands-on prototyping.
- Ability to work on-site in Kent, WA for the full duration of the Summer 2027 internship.
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual.
Location & details#
- Location: Kent, Washington
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
About Cowboy Space Corporation
Cowboy Space Corporation develops space-based power grids for artificial intelligence. The company builds a constellation of satellites called Stampede to provide on-orbit GPU data centers and optical data transmission. Its architecture integrates rockets and satellites into unified vehicles to increase compute capacity in Low Earth Orbit. Founded in 2024, the business is based in San Carlos, California. It currently employs 97 people.
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