Internship 2027

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of structural, mechanical, or thermal subsystems using CAD tools and engineering analysis methods
• Assist in developing and executing test plans for mechanical hardware, including structural, vibration, thermal, or deployment testing
• Participate in the build, integration, and assembly of flight or engineering development hardware in the lab
• Analyze test data and generate technical reports summarizing findings, anomalies, and design recommendations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve integration issues
• Support fabrication and machine shop activities, including reviewing drawings and coordinating with machinists or vendors
• Help maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, test procedures, and design change requests
• Present findings and progress updates to the engineering team throughout the internship
• Basic Qualifications
• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or hands-on project experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or thermal systems (e.g., senior design, formula/rocketry/robotics teams, research lab work)
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and/or thermodynamics
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware, not just simulation or theory
• Strong ownership mentality, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
• Available to work on-site in Kent, WA for the full duration of the Summer 2027 internship
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with spacecraft, aerospace structures, or other flight hardware programs (internship, co-op, or extracurricular project team)
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran)
• Exposure to machining, fabrication, or hands-on prototyping
• Compensation
• (Quarter-long internship) — Paid $1,800 weekly
• Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
• ITAR Requirements
• Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
• Disclaimer
• This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp.’s discretion.
• Cowboy Space Corp. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Cowboy Space Corp. is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.