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Airframe/Structures Engineering Intern

Astro Mechanica · San Francisco · On-site

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About Astro Mechanica

We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

Contribute to the design, analysis, build, and test of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA) Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.

We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

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...

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