Mechanical Engineering Intern
Capella Space
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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About Capella Space
capellaspace.comCapella 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.
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About Capella Space
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$78k
per year
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