Airframe/Structures Engineering Intern

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• Astro Mechanica is seeking an intern to join our Airframe Team for the summer of 2027 (program begins on June 7, 2027 for semester schools and June 27, 2027 for quarter schools). The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in structural design principles and a passion for solving challenging aerospace problems. You’re eager to apply your engineering education to real aircraft hardware while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. As an intern, you’ll be embedded with the structures team in San Francisco, working on real projects alongside full-time engineers, and you’ll help design, analyze, and test advanced aerospace structures that directly contribute to the performance and safety of our vehicles.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework, club, research, or internship experience in structural design and analysis
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on proficiency in CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys)
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Enthusiasm for learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles
• Available for a full-time, in-person internship in San Francisco during Summer 2027 (approximately 10-12 weeks)