Intern, Mechanical Engineering

Maxar Space is currently seeking a motivated engineering student to join our Mechanical Engineering team as a 2025 summer intern located in our Palo Alto CA facility.

Maxar Space is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing. Maxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity. 

The mechanical configuration and structure design intern will offer opportunities to help develop your CAD skills utilizing CREO and our PLM system Team Center.  In this role you will design piece parts and subassemblies as well as generate drawings and assist the responsible spacecraft engineer. 

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with completion of 2 years or more, or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in mechanical or aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or related discipline
• CAD program exposure, such as CREO, AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar software

These skills would be amazing:

• Interest in aerospace or mechanical design
• GD&T
• Group project experience, ability to collaborate with team members of different technical disciplines
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Experience or interest in process improvement techniques
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar suite

The salary range listed is based on two years of completed studies.  This range will vary based on the number of years of experience and work location.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.