About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, you will join the Spacecraft Mechanical and Thermal team. This is a full-time, six-month position. You will contribute to the tools, systems, and hardware that enable spacecraft production and integration. We look for students who have already gained hands-on engineering experience through a previous internship, co-op, or rigorous project. You will own meaningful engineering tasks that span design, manufacturing, validation, and implementation.
What you'll do#
- Own the design and development of mechanical hardware for spacecraft manufacturing, integration, and testing.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to define requirements and build practical design solutions.
- Create detailed CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Perform analyses to validate structural, mechanical, and packaging performance.
- Coordinate the fabrication, procurement, assembly, and integration of your designed hardware.
- Support integration, testing, verification, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, and results to engineering leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2028.
- Completed at least one prior internship or co-op in a mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering role.
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, or testing mechanical hardware outside of coursework.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
- Ability to create or interpret mechanical drawings and basic engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals, such as material selection, fastening, tolerancing, load paths, and design tradeoffs.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, six-month co-op.
- Comfort working in both office and hands-on laboratory or manufacturing environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Burlingame, California.
- This is a paid, full-time, six-month co-op position.
About Xona
Xona provides navigational intelligence technology for devices across the globe. The company focuses on delivering location data with centimeter-level accuracy. Founded in 2019, the firm maintains its headquarters in Burlingame, California. It employs 153 people and operates additional offices in Montreal and London.
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