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LAYIQ - Mechanical Engineer - Summer Internship 2027 at Inversion Space

Support the design and development of mechanical systems including brackets, enclosures, mechanisms, tooling, and test equipment
Create and revise 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and bills of materials
Perform engineering analysis using a combination of first-principles calculations, hand analysis, and FEA to assess structural and thermal performance
Support the planning, setup, execution, and documentation of hardware test campaigns, including functional, vibration, shock, thermal, and environmental testing as applicable
Work directly with manufacturing, technicians, and integration teams to build, inspect, troubleshoot, and iterate hardware
Help create and maintain engineering documentation, including assembly procedures, test plans and reports, interface documents, and design specifications
Take ownership of well-scoped engineering projects while communicating progress, risks, and technical findings clearly
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
Demonstrated interest and aptitude in hands-on engineering through coursework, project teams, research, internships, personal projects, machining, robotics, rocketry, automotive, or similar experience
Experience using 3D CAD software such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar
Fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, mechanics of materials, machine design, heat transfer, and material properties
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and work through ambiguous technical problems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality engineering work
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively on a fast-moving, collaborative team
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience designing, building, and testing complex physical systems including rocketry, CubeSats, robotics, Formula SAE, Baja, UAVs, marine vehicles, lab research, or personal projects
Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerancing, and design for manufacturing and assembly
Exposure to structural or thermal analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar
Experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, additive manufacturing, or other fabrication processes
Familiarity with test instrumentation, data acquisition, or laboratory testing practices
Passion for aerospace hardware and a desire to contribute to ambitious, real-world engineering programs
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence for the duration of the internship.
The California annual base hourly rate for this role is currently $38-$41. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
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