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Mechanical Intern (Winter 27)

@ Spaceium

Ottawa, Ontario

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Overview

Spaceium is hiring a Mechanical Intern for a Winter 27 placement to work with its mechanical engineering team on real spacecraft hardware. The role covers CAD design, mechanism and fixture work, analysis, fabrication, assembly and testing. The posting requires physical presence at the Ottawa facility and may require extended hours and weekend work.

Responsibilities:

  • Support mechanical design and CAD modeling for spacecraft
  • Assist with mechanisms, brackets and fixtures
  • Build and maintain test setups and ground support equipment
  • Support structural, thermal and tolerance analysis
  • Assist with machining, fabrication and 3D printing

Requirements summary:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX or Fusion 360
  • Basic understanding of statics, dynamics, materials and manufacturing
  • Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced startup

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Employer posting date
2026-08-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEngineering
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Laboratory, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

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Spaceium

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Network of in-space refueling stations

Full company description

To build in-space infrastructure to support interplanetary missions.

People associated on LinkedIn
4
Reported office locations
  • Long Beach, US
Other recorded names
  • Spaceium
  • Spaceium Inc. (YC S24)
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To build in-space infrastructure to support interplanetary missions.

FieldValue
IndustryAviation & Aerospace
Company size2-10 employees
HeadquartersLong Beach
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2023
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Job description

At Spaceium, we are building spacecraft systems designed to push the boundaries of what's possible in orbit. As a Mechanical Intern, you will work alongside our mechanical engineering team on real spacecraft hardware. This is a hands-on role where you will contribute to the design, analysis, build, and testing of the mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies critical to our missions.

Responsibilities

  • Support mechanical design and CAD modeling for spacecraft components, structures, and assemblies
  • Assist with the design of mechanisms, brackets, fixtures, and structural elements
  • Help build and maintain test setups, fixtures, and ground support equipment
  • Support structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis tasks
  • Assist with machining, fabrication, and 3D printing of parts
  • Assist with assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical hardware
  • Contribute to documentation, test reports, and design reviews
  • Collaborate with electrical, software, fluids, and systems engineers

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Fusion 360, or similar)
  • Basic understanding of statics, dynamics, materials, and manufacturing
  • Eagerness to learn and work in a fast-paced startup environment

What We're Looking For

We're building technology that hasn't been done before. Experience is helpful, but curiosity, drive, and the ability to learn quickly matter more. If you're excited about spacecraft, enjoy solving hard engineering problems, and want to help build something new, we encourage you to apply.

Preferred Skills

  • Creative problem solver with strong first-principles thinking, capable of assessing risk and making decisions with limited data.
  • Experience in a nimble, technical engineering role, with a scrappy, entrepreneurial approach to meeting tight time or budget constraints.
  • Hands-on experience with personal or academic mechanical projects, especially student design teams (rocketry, FSAE, robotics)
  • Experience machining, 3D printing, or building and testing real hardware
  • Familiarity with GD&T and design for manufacturability
  • Exposure to structural or thermal analysis (FEA)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

  • Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones.
  • This role requires a physical presence at the Ottawa facility.

Please submit any exciting project that you have worked on.

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