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Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2025)

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Turion Space

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Irvine

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in satellite systems, solid modeling, and CAD software, plus be enrolled in a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering program. U.S. citizenship or eligible for export controls is required.
  • You will design, analyze, and test structural components, define load requirements, conduct analysis, create test plans, and document designs to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements

  • Experience with design, manufacturing and testing of satellite systems and/or mechanisms
  • Hands-on experience in solid modeling, drawing release of structures, actuator mechanisms
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace
  • Experience with Solidworks or other CAD software
  • Enrolled for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Degree
  • ITAR Requirements:
  • This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, manufacture, and test structural components and assemblies for our vehicles and mechanisms
  • Work with team members to define load conditions and requirements for specific assemblies and components
  • Generate detailed designs and conduct static, dynamic, and modal structural analysis as required, via hand-calcs and/or computational methods
  • Generate test plans, and coordinate component/assembly testing and documentation to ensure components function as designed
  • Capture and synthesize structural design approaches and knowledge to improve future designs
  • Identify opportunities to increase structural efficiency and reduce mass and cost
  • Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including design specifications, test reports and drawings

FAQs

What is the primary mission of Turion Space?

Turion's mission is to build a sustainable future in space, focusing on developing cutting-edge spacecraft for space transport and enhancing Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

What are the main responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Turion Space?

The main responsibilities include designing, analyzing, manufacturing, and testing structural components for satellites, conducting structural analysis, generating test plans, capturing design approaches, and maintaining documentation.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Mechanical Engineer Intern position?

Applicants must have experience with satellite systems, hands-on experience in solid modeling, proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software, and be enrolled in a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree.

Is there a specific citizenship requirement for this position?

Yes, due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or otherwise eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

What software skills are necessary for the Mechanical Engineer Intern role?

Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD software is necessary for the position.

Will the Mechanical Engineer Intern be involved in testing components?

Yes, the intern will be responsible for generating test plans, coordinating component testing, and documenting test results to ensure components function as designed.

What type of work environment can the Mechanical Engineer Intern expect?

The intern can expect a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace.

Are there opportunities for growth and learning in this internship?

Yes, the internship offers opportunities to capture structural design approaches and knowledge to improve future designs, as well as identify ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

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Turion Space

Unleashing the Economic Potential of Earth Orbit

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
11-50
Employees
2021
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Building the Servicing Infrastructure for a Resilient Space Domain