Summer 2026 - Materials and Process Internship

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Summer 2026 – Materials and Process Intern to our team for the summer. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, startup environment and are passionate about leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

As a Materials and Process Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of manufacturing while supporting the daily operations of our organization. This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing or process improvement. 

Cesium interns regularly present their work to peers, mentors, and Cesium executive leadership throughout the course of the summer. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

We are accepting applications for this role through October 10th, 2025.

• Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements.
• Characterize and define operating parameters for different material types.
• Execute test and qualification plan to assess its use in flight conditions.
• Develop solder and flux processes for flight such as solder stencil rapid prototyping and solder and flux materials selection.
• Perform materials and process validation testing on items such as thermal interface materials, conformal coat materials testing, MLI blanket, material dispensing, and other related projects to improve manufacturability.
• Review electrical component bill of materials and analyze for attributes against production management system.
• Perform mechanical testing of adhesives to surfaces to define process and process boundaries.
• Develop shop aid and tools using 3D printing and other common laboratory tools.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues by applying engineering principles and problem-solving skills.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to bring innovative ideas to the team.

• Current enrollment in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s program in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field at an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess and improve manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, CAD software, and engineering principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, share ideas, and contribute to collective goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in process documentation and quality control activities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

• Familiarity with electronics assemblies.
• Experience with SMT methods.
• Experience with electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical, electro-optical components.
• Experience with screening and qualification techniques for materials, electronic components, and electronics assemblies.

All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.