Supports the development of spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies. Creates engineering drawings, assembly fixtures, bills of materials, and related documentation while collaborating with mechanical and aerospace engineers. Advanced-degree interns may perform design and analysis tasks. The internship is full-time for 11 weeks in Lafayette, Colorado, and includes hands-on exposure to small spacecraft manufacturing and mission services. The summary above was generated by AI Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. Blue Canyon Technologies is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our BCT Summer in Space Internship program. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants must be enrolled fall semester 2027. This will be a full-time position for the summer for 11 weeks, starting May 25 2027.

Title:

Mechanical Engineer Intern Position Type:

Summer Internship Pay Range:

$27.56 - $29.29 hour (Salary rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location:

Lafayette, CO (work locations are subject to change based on business need).

Job Responsibilities:

Support ME staff in the development of structures, mechanisms, and electro-mechanical assemblies for small spacecraft, ranging from CubeSat-sized (10 cm square) up to ESPA- class-sized (24 x 28 x 38 inches). Work with our team of experienced mechanical and aerospace engineers to create drawings, design assembly fixtures, create bills of materials, and other related tasks. Interns pursuing advanced degrees will be exposed to more advanced design and analysis tasks as experience allows. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be working towards a BS/MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of degree coursework including successful completion of the following courses: Materials Science (for engineers) Static Mechanics Computer Aided Design (SolidWorks or similar CAD program) Strong ability to work in teams and collaborate with peers and internal customers Strong analytical skills - comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data Ability to learn new processes quickly and multi-task effectively Effective communication skills; comfortable working in a team environment; high energy and desire to learn. Demonstrated leadership experience through school or extracurricular projects

Position Details:

Duration:

3-month paid internship (05/25/2027 - 8/6/2027)

Hours:

40 hours per week No relocation assistance

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at [email protected] . We recommend applying directly via the Blue Canyon Technologies website, careers page: https://www.bluecanyontech.com/careers Read Full Description HQ Blue Canyon Technologies Boulder, Colorado, USA Office 5330 Airport Road, Boulder, CO, United States, 80301 Blue Canyon Technologies Lafayette, Colorado, USA Office 2550 Crescent Dr, Lafayette, CO, United States, 80026 Similar Jobs Allegion Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer - Golden, CO 22 Days Ago In-Office Golden, CO, USA 25-26 Hourly Internship 25-26 Hourly Internship Security Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting product design, development, testing, and technical analysis for security and access-control products. Responsibilities include creating 3D models, evaluating design concepts, applying FMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, root cause analysis, and DFM/DFA principles, and collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams. The intern will use Creo and Microsoft Project, participate in design reviews and team meetings, and gain exposure to electronic locking systems and product development.

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