Mechanical Engineering Intern

Overview Energy · Space Systems

Where: Ashburn HQ
Posted: Sep 17

Overview Energy is a mission-driven team committed to building a new layer of energy infrastructure: satellites in geosynchronous orbit that redirect solar energy to terrestrial solar projects via passively safe near-infrared light. We're in the earliest phase, where the ground beacon our satellites will point to is designed end-to-end by a small, dedicated team. Headquartered in the Northern Virginia / Washington, DC area and backed by world-class investors, we are advancing the next generation of clean energy technology.

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design the structure that carries our ground beacon system, including transportation of the system from the lab to the field test.

The beacon and its system components all have to travel together, set up fast, and stay co-located with our observational telescope. Portable, modular, and rigid are competing goals.

What you'd do

FEA experience for static, modal, or random vibration analysis (NX / NASTRAN)
Exposure to shock and vibration testing, or to transportation environment standards such as MIL-STD-810
GD&T fluency and practical DFM/DFA judgment
Experience designing optomechanical mounts, kinematic mounts, or other alignment-critical hardware
Demonstrated interest in defense, space, or energy applications

What they want

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field with an expected graduation in Spring 2027
Working proficiency in CAD, NX preferred
Coursework in statics, mechanics of materials, and vibrations
Hands-on fabrication or assembly experience: machine shop, Formula SAE, robotics, research lab, or your own builds
Able to commit 5-10 hours per week from September 2026 through March 2027, on-site in Northern Virginia