About the role#
As a Mechanical Intern at Spaceium, you will work directly with our engineering team on real spacecraft hardware. This is a hands-on position where you contribute to the design, analysis, build, and testing of mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for our missions.
What you'll do#
- Support mechanical design and CAD modeling for spacecraft components, structures, and assemblies.
- Assist with the design of mechanisms, brackets, fixtures, and structural elements.
- Help build and maintain test setups, fixtures, and ground support equipment.
- Support structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis tasks.
- Assist with machining, fabrication, and 3D printing of parts.
- Assist with the assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical hardware.
- Contribute to documentation, test reports, and design reviews.
- Collaborate with electrical, software, fluids, and systems engineers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks, NX, or Fusion 360.
- Basic understanding of statics, dynamics, materials, and manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with personal or academic mechanical projects, such as student design teams in rocketry, FSAE, or robotics.
- Experience machining, 3D printing, or building and testing real hardware.
- Familiarity with GD&T and design for manufacturability.
- Exposure to structural or thermal analysis (FEA).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems using first-principles thinking.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time and paid.
- Note: Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones. Please submit details on an exciting project you have worked on.
About Spaceium Inc. (YC S24)
Spaceium Inc. builds infrastructure for in-space refueling stations. The company supports interplanetary missions through its network. It was founded in 2023 and is based in Long Beach. The team consists of 6 employees.
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