Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Hardware

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Fixed Term) Develop and test a mechanical subsystem from concept to prototype during the co-op

Location:

Los Angeles, California

Compensation: $22 - 32 USD / hour

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to 'Touch Life' by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity.

We aim to 'Mine the Sky' through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Our Honeybee Robotics team in Altadena is seeking candidates to join our cooperative education program with a focus on mechanical engineering. In the role, your daily responsibilities will involve actively supporting the design, development, fabrication, and testing of various mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electrical systems. You will have the opportunity to learn through hands‑on experience and make a tangible, positive contribution to our technology development efforts.

Special mentions:

• This is an onsite role at our Altadena, CA location.
• This is a ~5 month co‑op from January to June 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Support systems design, development, fabrication, and testing of various mechanical systems.
• Embrace a hands‑on learning approach and aspire to make a meaningful and impactful contribution to product development.
• Draft, update, and procure with technical documents (mechanical part and assembly drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, etc).
• Original part design and/or selection of commercially available off‑the‑shelf (COTS) components.

Minimum qualifications:

• To qualify for this position, you must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience working with hardware: mechanical assembly (fastening, power‑tools, machining) and/or electrical workmanship (wiring, soldering, crimping), etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired qualifications:

• Completion of a course or experience in one or more of the following areas:
  Strength of Materials, Statics/Dynamics, Basic Control Theory, Motor Control.

During your experience, you can expect to:

• Work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our business.
• Receive both formal and informal feedback from managers.
• Participate in 'Community of Practice' forums featuring experts from various parts of our organization.
• Attend networking events and social gatherings.
• Gain visibility and access to leadership at all levels of the company.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $22.50 - $31.50

Other site ranges may differ

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