About the role#
Rendezvous Robotics is hiring a Manufacturing and Test Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site in Golden, Colorado, to help us build modular spacecraft components. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Develop and own testbeds for power, docking, and communication subsystems.
- Support the manufacturing of spacecraft tiles by creating work procedures and identifying process optimizations.
- Build and refine fixtures and test jigs to ensure repeatable hardware verification.
- Track and troubleshoot manufacturing defects, providing feedback to the design team.
- Build out test data pipelines to capture results consistently across builds.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Comfort with hand tools, basic soldering, and hardware assembly.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written test procedures.
- Experience with battery pack assembly or handling lithium-ion cells.
- Familiarity with environmental test equipment such as vibration tables or thermal chambers.
- Background in test automation or data logging using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
- Previous experience in quality or manufacturing processes.
Location & details#
- Location: Golden, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-15 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Note: This position is subject to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
About Rendezvous Robotics
Rendezvous Robotics builds space infrastructure through modular, autonomous systems designed for orbital assembly. The company serves commercial, civil, and national security markets. It operates out of Golden, Colorado. Founded in 2025, the firm employs 18 people.
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