Mechanical Engineering Intern

Capella Space(1 month ago)

Louisville, COOnsiteInternshipTrainee$74,000 - $74,000Mechanical Engineering

About this role

Capella Space is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join its Mechanical Engineering team for a 10-week, in-person summer internship. The role offers hands-on exposure to spacecraft hardware development and the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers while receiving mentorship and professional development. Interns participate in a structured program (June 8–August 14, 2026) and receive a stipend to support living expenses.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Design
CAD Modeling
Drafting
SolidWorks
Structural Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Vibration Analysis
Prototype Fabrication
Assembly
Testing

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Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Currently Enrolled Degree Program
ITAR Eligibility (US Citizen or Green Card or Eligible)

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.