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About the role
We're looking for a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern to join our team in Kent, Washington for Summer 2027. This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced spacecraft engineers on the mechanical systems that make our orbital solar power satellites possible — from structural design and thermal management to assembly, integration, and test.
What they're looking for
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Coursework or hands-on project experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or thermal systems (e.g., senior design, formula/rocketry/robotics teams, research lab work)
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
- Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and/or thermodynamics
- Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware, not just simulation or theory
- Strong ownership mentality, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
More about this role
Mission
Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. We are tackling one of humanity's most complex engineering challenges with a world-class team dedicated to delivering a revolutionary power platform. Cowboy Space Corporation is transforming how civilization powers, computes and connects — from orbit to Earth.
Background
Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our modular, scalable satellites collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit to enable multiple integrated applications: transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit high-performance computing clusters (GPU/TPU), and providing secure, high bandwidth optical data transport.
Current energy and data systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure. Cowboy Space Corporation overcomes these challenges by enabling direct, on-demand, secure, and scalable energy distribution and data processing from space. This will revolutionize how we operate in orbit and on Earth, supporting the rapidly expanding space industrial base,...
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