Intern, Mechanical Engineering

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to support the design and development of our satellite systems in our offices in San Jose, CA. Bus Electronics Design mechanical engineering is comprised of various roles that contribute to the design and development of electrical units for the power, propulsion, and avionics subsystems supporting the bus (main body) of the satellites. These roles design and develop new electrical units including various subassemblies such as the chassis and circuit card assemblies (CCAs), create and release CAD design models and drawings (using Creo), and support manufacturing assembly and test. All roles involve significant collaboration with interdisciplinary teams from multiple subsystems.

Your interest in expanding your knowledge of/exploring the following areas would be of great value to our team:

• Mechanical Component Design

• Electronics Design Packaging

• Structural Analysis

• Thermal Analysis

• Vibration and Thermal Testing Support

• Manufacturing Engineering Support

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with completion of two years or more, or Master's degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar suite

• Interest in aerospace or mechanical design

• Ability to work on-site in San Jose, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and leadership skills

• Group project experience, ability to collaborate with team members of different technical disciplines

• Working knowledge of CAD tools (such as Creo or Solidworks), engineering analysis programs, and/or Printed Wiring Board design tools

• Experience or interest in process improvement techniques

The base pay for this position within California is: $ $31.00 hourly

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

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington:

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: 

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. 

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