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Mechanical Engineer - Co-op

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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationGardena, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentHardware
Company size51–200 people
First seenOct 16, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live15h ago
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Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate or Master's/PhD program)
Pursuing Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal Fluids, Structural or similar Engineering degree
6+ months of relevant internship, co-op, or work experience
Experience with a CAD system such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, PTC Creo
Strong understanding of engineering first principles
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
GPA of 2.7 or above
12+ months of relevant internship, co-op, or work experience
Extracurricular or project experience using prototyping/manufacturing tools
GPA of 3.0 or above
Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State
Skills
Solidworks
Siemens NX
PTC Creo
About the role
We are seeking a mechanical engineer student with a 6 months+ of internships/work experience in a role relevant to mechanical engineering. Out of our Los Angeles headquarters, you will design, prototype, analyze, test, and develop hardware to support our defense-focused missile launch systems. A successful candidate will receive mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders in the aerospace and defense industry. You will be part of a fast-paced startup culture where innovation, teamwork, and rapid development are at the forefront.
Basic Qualifications:
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Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (Undergraduate student or enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program)
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Pursuing Mechanical, Aerospace, Thermal Fluids, Structural or similar Engineering degree
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6+ months of relevant internship, co-op, or work experience
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Experience with a CAD system such as Solidworks, Siemen’s NX, PC Creo etc.
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Strong understanding of engineering first principles
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Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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GPA of 2.7 or above
Preferred Experience:
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12+ months of relevant internship, co-op, or work experience
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Extracurricular or project experience using prototyping/manufacturing tools
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GPA of 3.0 or above
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Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
Legal
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the company
We are an Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.