Internship - Mechanical/Structural Engineer

Description

Summary: Orbital Paradigm is seeking an intern to support structural design verification and assist with flight part design, tooling, and mechanical testing of reusable re-entry vehicles. Highlights: 1. Hands-on participation in testing, design, and integration of vehicle structures 2. Opportunity to design, prototype, and generate technical drawings 3. Support in mechanical design and simulation with structural analysis At Orbital Paradigm, we design, develop, manufacture, and operate reusable orbital logistics systems. Our spacecraft perform multiple orbital mission profiles and return safely to Earth through hypersonic atmospheric reentry and landing with pinpoint accuracy for rapid refurbishment and reuse. **Role Description** -------------------- **We are looking for** **an intern** **to support the verification of structural designs and help with the design and ordering of flight parts, tooling and preparation of mechanical tests of our reusable re\-entry vehicles. The role will involve hands\-on participation in the testing, design, and integration of the structure of the** **Learn to Fly** **mission.****Key Responsibilities** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Design, prototyping and generating technical drawing * Support in mechanical design and simulation * Prepare and define test campaigns * Generating Structural analysis and post processing of results. **Required Qualifications** --------------------------- * Studies in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering or a similar field. * Experience in Formula student, rocketry teams or similar hands\-on engineering projects. * Hands\-on experience in mechanical parts design, integration and testing * Knowledge of materials and structural analysis. * Critical thinking, autonomy, and attention to detail. * Ability to write clear technical documentation, procedures, reports, review material, and test records. * Full proficiency in English, written and spoken. **Preferred Qualifications** ---------------------------- * Sound knowledge of structural simulation (dynamics and statics) * Experience with Design, integration and testing. * Experience in generating technical drawings as per ISO\-1101 * Experience with CAD software, manufacturing processes and rapid prototyping. **What We Value** ----------------- * Excellence in technical work, execution, and professional conduct * Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to drive activities to clear outcomes through accountability, proactivity, and resourcefulness * Clear, efficient, direct, and constructive communication * Team\-first attitude with low ego and strong cross\-functional collaboration **What We Offer** ----------------- * Location: Madrid, Spain (office\-first) * Flexible hybrid work (2 days/week from home \+ 2 fully remote weeks/year) * Remunerated internship