Orbit Fab's mission is to create the foundational infrastructure that will fuel a bustling in-space economy, capable of sustaining permanent jobs in space.
Today, satellites cannot be refueled, which severely constrains their mobility and inhibits the development of economic activities in space.
Orbit Fab breaks the single-use paradigm, pioneering our Gas Stations in Space™ refueling infrastructure and RAFTI™ technology to deliver propellant in space, enabling lower-cost satellite construction, increased maneuverability, precise control, and extended lifespans. The possibilities are unprecedented, opening the doors to unimagined operational strategies and business models.
Since our establishment in 2018, we have already achieved the successful launch of three tankers to space. With offices in both the US and UK, we are working in close collaboration with partners and customers across the space industry. Orbit Fab is rapidly ramping up capabilities and requires exceptional talent to tackle important challenges. Our roles offer wide ranging opportunities to have a demonstrable impact and enable a bustling in space economy.
Role:
We are looking for a Test Engineering intern to join Orbit Fab for our Summer 2024 Internship Cycle in Lafayette, CO. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with our team to support challenging projects and solve complex engineering problems to help make a difference in establishing sustainable Space infrastructure to put Gas Stations in Space™!
As a Test Engineering Intern, you will be helping the test team write procedures, build and test component and subassemblies, and determine future testing needs and capabilities.
What you can expect to be doing:
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Write and review test procedures and reports
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Build/test components and subassemblies
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Utilize machine shop equipment (Engraving laser, Mill, Lathe)
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Inspect/Clean space fluid grade piece parts
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Help spec future equipment needs
About You:
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You are currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in a technical discipline especially in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering.
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You should have built something. We'd love it if that something has flown in space or been used by a customer!
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You have a demonstrated passion and capacity for hardware/software development, working in fast-paced environments and hands-on design and development from any maturity.
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You share our appreciation for a diversity of thoughts, backgrounds and experiences, helping us all learn from each other and make smarter decisions.
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Able to work in-person 40hrs/week for a full-time Co-Op in Colorado Denver-area.
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Experience with machining is a huge plus!
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CAD experience is also a huge plus!
If you feel you would succeed in the role above, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether or not you meet all of the requirements listed.
Location and Benefits
Orbit Fab is based out of Lafayette, Colorado and all roles are based in Colorado. We offer fully covered benefits, discretionary time off and flexible work hours.
Eligibility
Some job roles may be limited to US Persons (22 CFR 120.62 “U.S. person”).
Orbit Fab Inc does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
What We Do
Today, satellites cannot be refueled. A single-use paradigm severely limits satellite mobility and holds back the development of economic activities in space. Orbit Fab is building the first Gas Stations in Space™ refueling infrastructure. We develop the supply chain architecture and technology to deliver propellant in space, allowing satellites to be built for lower cost, to be more flexible and maneuverable, to be more precisely controlled, and to operate longer, enabling operations and business models that have never before been imagined..
Why Work With Us
Established in 2018, we have already flown three tankers to space; with the first one flown within one year of founding. Working closely with partners and customers across the space industry, we are making the thriving in-space economy a reality.
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Orbit Fab Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We have a flexible workplace policy! Generally we require folks on-site M, W, Th, with two flex days, however our hardware engineers are in the office 5 days a week.