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Interns will gain valuable knowledge in industry best practices, use of engineering software, and documenting and presenting engineering results.\nThis Internship is on-site at our Burlington, VT location.\nAbout Benchmark:\nAt Benchmark Space Systems, we’re pioneering the future of in-space mobility. Our propulsion technologies provide satellites the ability to maneuver, avoid collisions, and maximize mission potential-all while contributing to a safer, more sustainable space environment.\nBacked by recent funding and a growing slate of new flight contracts for government and commercial customers, we’re building a workplace where bold ideas and passionate people thrive. Engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers at Benchmark tackle some of the toughest challenges in spaceflight, working together to turn cutting-edge concepts into real-world solutions. If you're ready to help shape the next era of spaceflight, there's never been a better time to join Benchmark Space Systems.\nMeasurements of Success/Primary Job Responsibilities:\nAt its core, Benchmark is an entrepreneurial, fast paced organization. In this environment, we need all employees to solve problems, not be afraid to ask questions and be able to work with and help colleagues in different departments and positions by digging in and working on other tasks as needed/assigned depending on business needs. With that said, there are primary job responsibilities and measurements of success for this position, which are:\nUnder the supervision of senior engineers, develop component level mechanical designs on active contracts.\nCreate component and system level mechanical drawings for contracts, as needed.\nPerform high level analysis or hand calculations to validate design concepts.\nCollaborate with Analysis and Test Engineers to validate designs.\nWork with an interdisciplinary engineering team to solve day-to-day challenges on contracts.\nContribute to all aspects of the design process including requirements development, design reviews, component sourcing, test plan development, and design revision.\nEducation and/or Experience:\nCandidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and seeking a degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering, or a closely related field. \nPrevious internship or research experience in the space industry is a plus but not required.\nU.S. Person Requirement: Due to the nature of the work and access to export-controlled information, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nWhat you bring to the position, or have the ability to swiftly learn and be successful in:\nProficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).\nExperience generating engineering drawings and models for production.\nSome exposure to basic mechanical analysis, including both hand calculations and use of simulation tools (e.g. SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS).\nAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team on system requirements and design development.\nAbility, agility, and can-do attitude to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and matrixed cross-functional environment.\nUses effective written, visual presentation, and oral strategies to communicate technical problems and concepts to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.\nWhat makes you stand out:\nPrevious internship or research experience related to chemical propulsion or small satellite technologies.\nAerospace, rocketry, or other engineering club experience. \nExperience working on a project that produced hardware for design verification.\nBenefits:\nInterns will be matched with a mentor in chosen area of interest/study.\nAll interns work directly with multiple engineers and will participate in projects.\nFlexible scheduling.\nHousing assistance available for out-of-state candidates.\nPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions:\nWhile performing duties of this job, the employee is predominantly functioning in a sedentary light office position with high frequency of digital communication, keyboarding, and computer.\nBenchmark Space Systems is an equal\nopportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative\nenvironment with the best employees. 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