Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Rendezvous Robotics is a small team in Golden, Colorado, developing electromagnetic self-assembling spacecraft components that dock, undock and re-dock repeatedly. The internship is full-time, lasting 12-15 weeks during Summer 2027, and involves hands-on work on real flight hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Design and iterate on structural components and docking interface hardware
• Work on thermal management for onboard electronics and battery packs
• Support mechanical integration of electronics, power systems and sensors within a tight envelope
• Develop and refine harness and connector layouts between internal subsystems
• Run structural and thermal analysis to validate designs before build

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Understanding of basic structural and thermal analysis principles
• Preferred: experience designing for space environments (thermal cycling, vacuum, vibration, radiation shielding)
• Preferred: familiarity with ruggedized connectors and cable harness design
• Preferred: hands-on machining, 3D printing or prototyping experience
• Preferred: experience with FEA tools (NX Simcenter3D, FEMAP, ANSYS, etc.)

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD (Onshape, NX, SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or similar)
• Structural and thermal analysis basics

Applicants must meet ITAR requirements: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.