

Vehicle Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$62,000 - $68,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-27
The Vehicle Engineering Intern will assist in spacecraft development projects, focusing on the design and build of spacecraft hardware and testing equipment while collaborating with a team.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and build of primary structures, tanks, and thermal management systems.
- Assist in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of spacecraft hardware.
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to test hardware.
- Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.
- Take project ownership and work effectively in a team.
- Utilize CAD software and analysis programming.
- Learn new tools and methodologies related to vehicle engineering.
Job Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in engineering or science.
- Proficiency in mechanics, materials, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical systems.
- Experience in hardware project phases (design, build, test).
- Familiarity with CAD software and analysis tools like MATLAB.
- Willingness to work on-site and potentially overtime.
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility for ITAR compliance.




