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Mechanical Engineering Intern

Redwire Space
Albuquerque, NM Intern
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Bring your passion for space!

Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity's expansion into space.

Loadpath, LLC part of the Redwire Space Missions team in Albuquerque, NM are innovating space mechanisms, multi-payload launch adapters, structural testing, deployable composite booms, deployable space structures, R&D engineering, spacecraft thermal management components, and thermal analysis. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, and experience to help us Build Above.

We have a current opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Intern. We're looking for a college student who is currently working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or similar (Bachelor's, or Master's), to help participate in developing breakthrough manufacturing technologies for space and terrestrial spin-offs.

We will provide you with an 8-week internship (we may modify the time frame based on your availability) during which you will be performing hands-on meaningful projects aligned with our company goals and objectives. This opportunity will fully immerse you in our technology and culture for an invaluable and rewarding experience. We have a diverse environment and a team of passionate and dedicated people that enjoy sharing their knowledge.

Responsibilities:
  • Function as our SolidWorks PDM librarian
  • Create in SolidWorks and then import into PDM many COTS fasteners and other common components
  • Adhere to all company CAD workflows and approvals
  • Work on various project tasks under direction of senior engineering staff and mentors in Structures and Mechanisms
  • Operate our 3D printers in support of business development
  • Apply engineering principles in areas of design, manufacturing, and test
  • Generate technical documentation, reporting and presentations of design, test, and analysis results following company format
  • Operate in a professional and courteous manor
  • You should expect to learn and grow every day as part of our team

Ideal Experience
  • Currently enrolled in a nationally accredited University or College, pursuing either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the disciplines noted above. As part of our selection criteria, we will also be considering any formal training, lab work, research papers compiled, any prior work in co-ops, internships, and any related work experience.
  • Competent with 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills
  • Passionate about the space industry, have a high level of energy, a drive to work in a team/collaborative environment and a desire to excel in all aspects of your work.
  • We are looking for candidates who strive for excellence in all aspects of their work. We are also looking for candidates who are creative, resourceful, open-minded, and driven to succeed.
  • Familiarity with 3D printers and Solidworks
  • Involvement in related extra circular activities/clubs a plus
  • Previous internships a plus
  • Previous work experience a plus
  • Previous certifications a plus

Come grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration and enjoy our highly competitive compensation package!

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require ship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

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