The board
- Where
- Kent, Washington
- Posted
- Sep 16
Mission
Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. We are tackling one of humanity's most complex engineering challenges with a world-class team dedicated to delivering a revolutionary power platform. Cowboy Space Corporation is transforming how civilization powers, computes and connects — from orbit to Earth.
Background
Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our modular, scalable satellites collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit to enable multiple integrated applications: transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit high-performance computing clusters (GPU/TPU), and providing secure, high bandwidth optical data transport.
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What you'd do
- Support the design and analysis of structural, mechanical, or thermal subsystems using CAD tools and engineering analysis methods
- Assist in developing and executing test plans for mechanical hardware, including structural, vibration, thermal, or deployment testing
- Participate in the build, integration, and assembly of flight or engineering development hardware in the lab
- Analyze test data and generate technical reports summarizing findings, anomalies, and design recommendations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve integration issues
- Support fabrication and machine shop activities, including reviewing drawings and coordinating with machinists or vendors
- Help maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, test procedures, and design change requests
- Present findings and progress updates to the engineering team throughout the internship
What they want
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Coursework or hands-on project experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, or thermal systems (e.g., senior design, formula/rocketry/robotics teams, research lab work)
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
- Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and/or thermodynamics
- Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware, not just simulation or theory
- Strong ownership mentality, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment
- Available to work on-site in Kent, WA for the full duration of the Summer 2027 internship
About Cowboy Space · Spacecraft Engineering
We're looking for a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern to join our team in Kent, Washington for Summer 2027. This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced spacecraft engineers on the mechanical systems that make our orbital solar power satellites possible — from structural design and thermal management to assembly, integration, and test.