Launch Engineer Intern
BeamSphere
About the Role
We are looking for a launch engineer intern to support energy systems, launch and test operations, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end design of launch hardware, utilizing CAD, FEA, and hand calculations.
- Collaborate closely with launch site civil and fluids engineering teams.
- Support design, installation, and activation of power generation and control, power distribution and protection, and sequencing systems used in launch operations.
- Design, build, and test engine ground spin start systems.
- Develop automation for precise control of ground system valve actuation.
- Oversee design and build of load test boxes for Avionics hardware in the loop testing.
- Coordinate/develop interdisciplinary rocket and ground system architecture.
- Test flight quick disconnects.
- Implement computer vision on robots to implement live depth data.
- Work on test stand infrastructure to help run tests more often and more efficiently.
- Design and 3D print tools for rocket integration.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- CAD
- FEA
- Computer vision
- 3D printing
- Knowledge of common fluid & structural components and instrumentation, such as valves, regulators, hydraulic actuators, pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow.
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student earning degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and intense startup environment.