# Propellant Chemistry 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: Pleasanton, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $24 to $27/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://benchmark-space-systems-inc.breezy.hr/p/9c79847f79fb-propellant-chemistry-intern?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/benchmark-space-systems-propellant-chemistry-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 chemistry or chemical engineering. Other relevant degrees are also acceptable
- Previous internship or research experience in the chemical, medical or space industry is a plus, but not required
- Experience using and maintaining analytical chemistry instruments and apparatus such as vacuum filtration, titration, densitometers, spectroscopy, refractometers
- Chemical handling experience including knowledge of acids, alkalis, solvents, oxidizers and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
- Hands-on test and debugging skills in the lab, including use of standard equipment such as logic-analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, multimeters, and data acquisition systems
- Design and fabricate experimental apparatus to run a variety of chemical and physical tests


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