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Mechanical Engineering Internship

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

No H1B Sponsorship

Westminster, CO, USA

Position is onsite in Westminster, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Upper-level undergraduate coursework in structures and heat transfer.
  • Experience with mechanical FEA tools, such as SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build space structures and thermal systems for satellite communication systems.
  • Work closely with Cesium engineers on product development, design, test, and manufacturing of structures and thermal systems for space communication systems.
  • Focus on design of conduction-cooled packaging, deployable structures and mechanisms, and lightweight composite space structures.

CesiumAstro creates compact communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and efficient, meeting industry standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). These systems include modular hardware and software components that can be customized for specific missions, making them suitable for clients like NASA. Unlike competitors, CesiumAstro focuses on using advanced semiconductor technologies to offer affordable and scalable solutions. The company's goal is to provide mission-ready communication payloads that enhance the capabilities of space missions.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$135.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

105%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite constellations aligns with CesiumAstro's offerings.
  • The U.S. Department of Defense's focus on LEO constellations benefits CesiumAstro's Vireo payload.
  • The rise of dual-use technologies expands markets for CesiumAstro's Element platform.

What critics are saying

  • Intellectual property theft poses a risk, as seen in the lawsuit against Erik Luther.
  • Emergence of AnySignal as a competitor indicates increasing market competition.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro offers compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications.
  • Their products set a new standard for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C).
  • The company provides modular hardware and software for mission-specific payload configurations.

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