Mechanical Engineering Intern (2027)

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Gravitics</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Gravitics, we're building space. We build the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity beyond Earth. Our vision is bold but execute. We design and manufacture the large-scale structures that power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond.

If you're ready to imagine and realize a new era in space, embrace relentless learning and innovation, execute and build the final frontier, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build space, together.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking mechanical interns to join our 2027 Winter class (Jan-March 2027). Our interns receive high ownership and guidance with challenging and meaningful projects that are critical components to the success of our mission. You will partner with and learn from top professionals in the aerospace industry.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This will be a 10-12 week internship in our facility in the greater Seattle area. You’ll be in the same location where we are pulling in our structures, mechanisms, propulsion, life support systems, avionics, power systems, thermal systems, software, and associated testing. If you are driven, passionate, collaborative, hands on, and want to grow your technical skills – join us and help enable our expansion into the solar system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Internship Disciplines</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Mechanical Test Engineering</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Motor Control Engineering</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About You</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker and have a desire to support your team in all the areas to mission success. The strongest candidates have appreciation for the physics underlying engineering while also seeing their developments built with their hands and bias to action, testing, and execution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Basic Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program as a mechanical or electrical engineer (junior standing or higher) or a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Basic electrical engineering - voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Desired Motor Control Engineering Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Basic electrical engineering - voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":630,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Electronics lab work - wiring, soldering, instrumentation, documenting experiments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":630,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiar with stepper motors, PWM, phase current</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":630,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Feedback vs. open loop, PID basics, stability, bandwidth</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":630,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Embedded programming with C/C++, microcontrollers, GPIO, timers, interrupts</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":630,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":630,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360,"335559991":360}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Desired Mechanical Test Engineering Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Writing test procedures, defining objectives, setting up tests, executing tests</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Load cells, thermocouples, pressure sensors, displacement sensors, accelerometers, resolvers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Tensile, compression, vibration, thermal, fatigue, functional tests</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Designing and building test equipment such as dynos, structures, 80/20 aluminum extrusion</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Designing welded or machined structures</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Tolerance stack-up studies and drafting engineering drawings</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Salary Range and Description</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":360}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We provide a competitive hourly wage and housing stipend for our interns, $28/hr - $35.00/hr</span></p> <h4 class="p1">ITAR Requirements</h4> <p class="p1">To conform to U.S.

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Gravitics is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status or common decency.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$28</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$35 USD</span></div></div></div>