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Mechanical Engineering Intern / Co-op, Satellite Bus

GITAI · Los Angeles, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $25 - $40

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
GITAI's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
96% of GITAI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at GITAI
high
21 stale, 3 reposted of 24 open
Hiring momentum
25 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GITAI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GITAI.

About this role

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern / Co-op at GITAI, you will work on developing hardware for the Space-Based Interceptor program, engaging in tasks such as designing mechanical components, supporting manufacturing and testing, and troubleshooting issues. Your role will involve hands-on work across various stages of hardware development, from concept to real-world application, while collaborating closely with engineers and technicians. You will need to adapt to changing priorities and take ownership of your assigned projects without a structured training plan.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GITAI as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field, either completed or expected by 2027
  • At least one year of participation in a technically rigorous student engineering project with hands-on involvement
  • Experience taking hardware through several stages of development, including design, fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and redesign
  • Experience using a professional 3D CAD system and reading mechanical drawings
  • Willingness to work hard, learn quickly, and take direct feedback
  • Ability to work fully onsite at GITAI’s office in Torrance, California

Nice to have

  • Experience with satellite hardware, rocket propulsion, solid rocket motors, robotics, mechanisms, pressure systems, or aerospace test equipment
  • Experience owning a component or subsystem through multiple design, build, test, and redesign cycles
  • Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, machining, sheet metal, composites, welding, additive manufacturing, or bonded assemblies
  • Experience with mechanical testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, structural analysis, or thermal analysis
  • Experience working directly with machinists, technicians, suppliers, or manufacturing vendors

What you get

  • Compensation of $25 - $40 per hour, based on academic level and relevant experience
  • Part-time, temporary employment
  • Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00am – 6:00pm, with flexibility based on mission schedules

Worth weighing

  • No polished training plan or neatly packaged assignment provided
  • Expect to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Travel to test sites is expected
  • Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Summarised from GITAI's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by GITAI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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