Xona Space Systems

Xona Space Systems

Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

Burlingame, California · Intern · Internship

No sponsorshipDetected 5 days ago
SpringCybersecurityProcurementSolidWorksStructural AnalysisRoboticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, you'll become an embedded member of our Spacecraft Mechanical and Thermal team and contribute directly to the tools, systems, and hardware that enable spacecraft production and integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of mechanical hardware supporting spacecraft manufacturing, integration, and test activities.
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to define requirements and develop practical design solutions.
  • Create detailed CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Perform engineering analyses to validate structural, mechanical, and packaging performance.
  • Support integration, testing, verification, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.
  • Strong mechanical design fundamentals.

Requirements

  • Ability to commit to a full-time, six-month co-op.
  • Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
  • To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Nice to have

  • Experience with robotics, CubeSat, Formula SAE, aerospace projects, or research labs.
  • Familiarity with DFM principles and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Exposure to structural analysis, tolerance analysis, or mechanical testing.
  • Hands-on experience assembling or validating hardware.
  • Passion for aerospace, spacecraft, and hardware development.
  • Why You'll Love This Co-op
  • Gain six months of immersive experience alongside experienced aerospace engineers.

Skills

  • Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i

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