Sierra Lobo

Engineering, fabrication, testing of aerospace hardware

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Spring 2027, Summer 2027Milan, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
The candidate must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited university and pursuing a BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a sufficiently relevant Engineering discipline.
At least two semesters of coursework must be completed before the start of work.
Experience with CAD software is required.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ is required.
U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR, CUI, and other U.S. Government-imposed restrictions specified by Executive Order and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain mechanical components and subsystems for spacecraft and satellites, including structures, deployment mechanisms, propulsion hardware integration, avionics enclosures, ground support equipment, and robotics.
Design component layouts for packaging, mechanical and structural interfaces, electronics housings, and mounting structures using CAD.
Develop and test the precision, safety, and efficiency of robotics used in the manufacturing, maintenance, and handling of space technologies.
Perform robotics simulation and training using Isaac Sim, ROS 2, Python, and C/C++.
Conduct robotics testing using ROS 2, RViz, Python, and C/C++.
Support sensor deployment involving RViz, LiDAR, depth cameras, and odometry.
Design and test robotic end effectors using CAD and Isaac Sim.
Write technical reports and other documentation for engineering staff, management, and customers.
Present designs and results at reviews and other technical meetings.
Work with a multidisciplinary team, including electrical and aerospace disciplines, throughout the project lifecycle to ensure every requirement is fulfilled.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Isaac Sim, ROS 2, and RViz is desirable but not required.

Overview

Sierra Lobo, Inc. has an opening for a highly-motivated, enthusiastic intern with a passion for mechanical engineering and a strong work ethic. Our company offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, CubeSats, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Located in the verdant rolling fields of North-Central Ohio, our Milan, Ohio Technology Development and Engineering Center (TDEC) offers a pleasant, casual work environment with a picturesque pond and short walking trail on-site. This on-site internship is for the spring or summer of 2027. Full-time or part-time internship available.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Overview:

Design, develop, test, and maintain mechanical components and subsystems for spacecraft/satellites. This includes structures, deployment mechanisms, propulsion hardware integration, avionics enclosures, ground support equipment, and robotics.

Responsibilities

Potential Duties:

Design of component layouts (packaging), mechanical and structural interfaces, electronics housings, and mounting structures (CAD)
Develop and test the precision, safety, and efficiency of robotics for the manufacturing, maintenance, and handling of space technologies:

Robotics simulation and training (Isaac Sim, ROS 2, Python, C/C++)
Robotics testing (ROS 2, RViz, Python, C/C++)
Sensor deployment (RViz, LiDAR, depth cameras, odometry)
Design and testing of robotic end effectors (CAD, Isaac Sim)

Write technical reports and other documentation for use by engineering staff, management, and customers
Present designs and results at reviews and other technical meetings
Work with a multi-disciplinary team (electrical, aerospace, etc.) throughout a project’s lifecycle to ensure every requirement is fulfilled

Qualifications

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Enrolled in an ABET-accredited university and pursuing a BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a sufficiently relevant Engineering discipline
A minimum of two (2) semesters of course work must be completed prior to the start of work
Experience with CAD software
Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++
Experience with IsaacSim, ROS 2, and RViz is desirable but not required
US Citizenship is required for this position due to ITAR, CUI and other US Government-imposed restrictions specified by Executive Order and the Code of Federal Regulations

About the Company

Sierra Lobo

Engineering, fabrication, testing of aerospace hardware

Sierra Lobo is an engineering and technical services firm focused on developing and delivering advanced technologies for transportation across land, air, sea, and space. It designs, builds, and tests complex R&D hardware and aerospace flight hardware, using its in-house fabrication and testing facilities in Milan, Ohio, and Pasadena, California. The company follows a design–build–test approach, creating new technologies and cost-effective methods to meet customers’ needs and reduce risk for aerospace programs. Compared with competitors, Sierra Lobo emphasizes its track record in building flight hardware for major aerospace firms, its full-service in-house capabilities, and its status as a Hispanic-American owned Small Disadvantaged Business, which may give it unique access to certain programs. Its goal is to lead the development of advanced transportation technologies and enable human exploration by delivering capable, reliable hardware and engineering solutions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $750K
Headquarters: Fremont, OH
Founded: 1993

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