# Mechanical Analysis Engineering Intern at Benchmark Space Systems

- Company: Benchmark Space Systems
- What the company does: Benchmark Space Systems is building a low-cost propulsion system for the rapidly growing small satellite market. The company system uses a non-toxic, inert chemical that is safe to transport and store, making it attractive to a range of customers. Backed by Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET).
- Company website: https://benchmarkspacesystems.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Burlington, VT
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $23 to $26/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://benchmark-space-systems-inc.breezy.hr/p/bc01b3dfed6f-mechanical-analysis-engineering-intern?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/benchmark-space-systems-mechanical-analysis-engineering-intern/

## About the role

At its core, Benchmark is an entrepreneurial, fast paced organization. In this environment, we need all employees to solve problems, not be afraid to ask questions and be able to work with and help colleagues in different departments and positions by digging in and working on other tasks as needed/assigned depending on business needs. With that said, there are primary job responsibilities and measurements of success for this position, which are: Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering, or a closely related field
- Previous internship or research experience in the space industry is a plus, but not required
- Proficiency with analysis software (Ansys Mechanical and Thermal Desktop preferred)
- Some exposure to generating engineering drawings and models for production
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team on system requirements and design development
- Ability, agility, and can-do attitude to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and matrixed cross-functional environment


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