Fall 2026

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Posted on 9/14/2026

Lunar Outpost

Lunar Outpost

51-200 employees

Autonomous lunar rovers and space robotics

No salary listed

Melbourne VIC, Australia

In Person

Full-time onsite work is required in Burnley.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Mechatronics
3D Modeling
Robotics

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Requirements
  • At least two years of experience studying an engineering discipline at university.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and software developers, to integrate mechanical systems with other components.
  • Confidence to participate in design reviews and provide feedback and recommendations to improve system performance.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
  • Mechatronics, robotics, engineering, systems, or mechanical engineering discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate on three-dimensional modelling using computer-aided design software.
  • Ensure designs meet technical specifications.
  • Assist with building prototypes and testing components.
  • Analyze test data and recommend design improvements.
  • Maintain detailed records of design changes and test results.
  • Update engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Work closely with electrical engineers and software developers.
  • Integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
  • Identify and address design and manufacturing challenges.
  • Select materials suitable for lunar conditions.
  • Implement quality control measures for manufactured parts.
  • Contribute to team objectives.
  • Adhere to safety protocols at all stages of work.

Lunar Outpost designs robotic systems for space and Earth, focusing on lunar mobility and in-situ resource utilization, with the MAPP family of autonomous lunar rovers and the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, plus terrestrial sensors like Canary. MAPP rovers autonomously navigate the Moon, carrying science and commercial payloads, while the LTV is a human-rated rover that supports astronaut missions and deploys infrastructure. The company uses a mobility-as-a-service model and partners with NASA, GM, Goodyear, and Lockheed Martin to deliver payloads and enable lunar development. Its goal is to lower the cost of space exploration and help build a sustainable cislunar economy through reliable mobility, resource use, and communications-enabled systems.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$44.5M

Headquarters

Golden, Colorado

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Lunar Outpost $220 million for Pegasus on May 26, 2026.
  • Reuters reported a $30 million Series B on May 7, 2026, oversubscribed to $90 million.
  • NVIDIA and AEye wins in July and September 2026 broaden mission hardware partners.

What critics are saying

  • Pegasus slipped from 2028 to 2030 after the May 2026 $30 million round.
  • Intuitive Machines' Athena tipped in March 2025, trapping MAPP and delaying customer value.
  • If NASA reprioritizes Artemis again, Lunar Outpost's contracted lunar revenue collapses.

What makes Lunar Outpost unique

  • First commercial rover on the Moon, validated by Lunar Voyage 1 in March 2025.
  • NASA picked Lunar Outpost for Pegasus LTV on May 26, 2026.
  • Starweave gives Lunar Outpost swarm autonomy for GPS-denied lunar operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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