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Mechanical Engineering Internship/Co-Op (Spring 2027)

General Astronautics · El Segundo, CA · On-site

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About General Astronautics

Superintelligent space Robots. Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

General Astronautics is building autonomous dexterous robotic arms for orbital inspection, repair, and assembly. Our systems enable spacecraft to autonomously manipulate, replace, and upgrade hardware in microgravity, without astronaut intervention. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations
More about this role

General Astronautics is building autonomous dexterous robotic arms for orbital inspection, repair, and assembly. Our systems enable spacecraft to autonomously manipulate, replace, and upgrade hardware in microgravity, without astronaut intervention.

We're looking for Mechanical Engineering Interns for Spring 2027 to help design, build, and test our robotic hardware. This role spans mechanism design, CAD, analysis, prototyping, testing, and integration of robotic joints, end effectors, structures, and electromechanical assemblies.

This is a high-ownership, high-accountability role. You will work directly with your mentor and the founding team, taking responsibility for hardware from initial requirements through a working, tested assembly. You will move quickly between design, manufacturing, assembly, and experiments. Your work will support our upcoming demonstration mission and flight-ready robotic systems.

Own a mechanism or subassembly from requirements and trade studies through detailed design, prototyping, and testing

Develop CAD models and engineering drawings, including material selection, tolerances, and assembly processes

Perform hand calculations and FEA to evaluate...

Read the full posting on General Astronautics's site ↗

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