Mechanical Engineering Internship - Fall 2026
Core
Design and development of spacecraft hardware and ground support equipment for in-space manufacturing and reentry missions.
Role type
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Builds
Spacecraft hardware, ground support equipment (MGSE), test setups, and tooling for Varda's W-Series vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure / In-orbit manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD modeling, FEA, thermal analysis, statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, NX, MATLAB, LabVIEW
Preferred skills
Fabrication, CNC machining, GD&T, Femap/Nastran, space systems background, rocket team experience
Technologies
NX, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Femap, Nastran
Responsibilities
Contribute to design and development of spacecraft hardware or ground support equipment; Support test campaign planning and execution; Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and perform basic engineering analysis; Participate in design reviews and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Perform hands-on fabrication tasks or support machining operations.
Seniority
Intern