Mechanical Engineering Intern

Capella Space(1 month ago)

San Francisco, CAOnsiteInternshipTrainee$78,000 - $78,000Mechanical Engineering

About this role

This is a 10-week, in-person Mechanical Engineering internship within Capella’s Mechanical Engineering team supporting SAR spacecraft and ground systems. The program (June 8–August 14, 2026) offers hands-on exposure to the spacecraft hardware development lifecycle, mentorship, team engagement, and professional development, and includes a stipend and living allowance. Interns gain industry experience at a collaborative aerospace company focused on space-based Earth observation.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Design
CAD Modeling
SolidWorks
Structural Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Vibration Analysis
FEA
GD&T
Prototyping
Assembly

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
ITAR Eligibility

About Capella Space

capellaspace.com

Capella Space builds and operates high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites that deliver timely, all-weather, day-or-night Earth observation imagery. Its constellation and data platform enable on-demand tasking and high-revisit monitoring to unlock global insight and accelerate decisions that protect people, assets, and the planet. Capella serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers with imagery, analytics, and APIs for applications like disaster response, maritime awareness, and infrastructure monitoring.