Mechanical Engineering Intern
Join Reflect Orbital as a Mechanical Engineering Intern and take on significant responsibilities in spacecraft component development.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 13 hours ago
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this Mechanical Engineering Intern role at Reflect Orbital, the intern will take on significant responsibilities, including the design, development, and testing of innovative spacecraft components. Candidates should be adept at creating practical solutions while also having experience in building complex systems. This position is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable tackling challenges with no clear answers. Reflect Orbital values diverse backgrounds and encourages applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Reflect Orbital's careers page October 27, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Mechanical Engineering Intern role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- Where is the role based?
- Reflect Orbital is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Reflect Orbital targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Mechanical Engineering Intern role at Reflect Orbital.
From the original posting
About the Role
Reflect Orbital believes that talent is talent regardless of experience. If you seek an opportunity to solve hard problems and advance humanity, Reflect Orbital can offer that experience.
During your internship at Reflect Orbital you will be given as much responsibility as our full-time team-members. You work will contribute to directly to the success of our flying constellation.
Ideal candidates for internships will be comfortable facing challenges with no known solution, willing to be hands-on individual contributors, and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks in-person at our Hawthorne, CA office. We encourage all motivated and excellent candidates to apply regardless of the specific set of requirements you meet.
Responsibilities
Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components
Build complete tools and testing setups, with an emphasis on fully completing and shipping your work
Prototype and iterate rapidly
Ideal Qualifications
You're capable of incredibly scrappy solutions, but also have experience building & shipping complex and high quality solutions when the problem requires it
You're both capable of working highly independently, but you know when to seek experience
Generous paid time off
Healthy lunches provided daily
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