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Mechanical Engineering Intern / Co-op, Rocket Motors

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
79 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 develop hardware for the Space-Based Interceptor program, working on components like satellite buses and rocket motors. Your responsibilities will include designing and updating mechanical components, supporting assembly and testing, and troubleshooting issues. The role requires hands-on work and adaptability to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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
  • 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 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

  • Role requires hands-on work and adaptability to changing priorities
  • No polished training plan or neatly packaged assignments; expect real problems and ambiguity
  • Travel to test sites is expected based on program needs
  • Final compensation will vary based on experience and capability

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

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