Mechanical Design Engineering Intern

About the job

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems is seeking interns for our Internship Program. The ideal York Engineering Intern is a highly motivated, proactive individual who enjoys learning and is excited about working on space hardware and real missions.  Each intern has the opportunity to work on York missions, while participating in a tailored engineering training program.  Each intern is provided with a dedicated Senior Engineer as a mentor and is assigned a scope bound project that is challenging yet achievable during the duration of the internship.  York encourages you to apply for any engineering discipline that interests you, this is your opportunity to experience what it would be like to work at York and discover your passion. Successful candidates will be high energy, adaptable, eager to learn, and passionate about space!

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal analyses to determine radiator and heater sizing, select appropriate external coatings, and ensure all spacecraft components remain within thermal limits.

• Collaborate with hardware developers to select materials, processes, and testing protocols that meet thermal design specifications.

• Establish and manage thermal interfaces among various spacecraft subsystems to ensure compatibility and functional integration.

• Execute a time bound, well defined project which is of high value to York

• Gain hands-on assembly and test experience

• Interface with multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4-year degree program at an accredited university studying Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Familiarity with heat transfer principles, thermodynamics.

• Demonstrates self-initiated work in a team environment with strong leadership skills.

• Strong communicator, great team player and overall hard worker

• Self-starter and self-motivated with a hunger to learn

• An interest in full time employment at York Space Systems

• Demonstrated interest in spacecraft and space systems

• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior year level or higher in their bachelor’s in engineering degree.

• Experience with Thermal Desktop

• Experience with Solidworks (or similar) CAD skills.

• Familiarity with heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, and their applications in spacecraft systems.

How To Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.