Mechnical Engineering Intern (Spring Semester)

*** This is internship opportunity is for the Winter/Spring Semester, beginning in January ***

Auriga Space is developing an electromagnetic space launch system that offers significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to conventional systems. Unlike rockets that rely solely on chemical reactions to produce thrust, Auriga's proprietary electromagnetic launch solution uses electricity to accelerate the launch vehicle to hypervelocity.

Role Summary: We are looking for a mechanical/aerospace engineering intern/co-op to join our team and assist in the development of hardware prototypes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a start-up environment and be excited to work with a small, high-performing, and hands-on team. You will have the opportunity to design, build, and test hardware while working across engineering disciplines.

Basic Qualifications:

• Is currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program for engineering, physics, math, or similar
• 3+ months of applied engineering experience (such as internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience)
• Able to work full time on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks
• Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
• Detail-oriented and capable of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• 6+ months of applied engineering experience (such as internship, laboratory, or personal/team project experience)
• Strong comprehension of design fundamentals
• Experience with 3D CAD software

ITAR Requirements:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.

Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.