Jobs at Benchmark Space Systems

Develop and maintain software tools, data infrastructure, test-stand controllers, and flight software for satellite propulsion avionics. Responsibilities include automated testing, telemetry data management, embedded and aerospace communications support, code reviews, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting the design, analysis, documentation, sourcing, and testing of mechanical components and systems for in-space propulsion products. The intern will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, create CAD models and drawings, perform basic mechanical analyses, contribute to design reviews and test plans, and help validate hardware designs. This is an on-site summer 2027 position in Burlington, Vermont.

Test Engineering Intern supporting testing of in-space propulsion technologies for small satellites. Responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, reviewing fixture and test stand designs, scheduling assemblies and tests, documenting results, writing test reports, generating nonconformance reports, and improving test workflows. The role involves collaboration with engineers and chemists, technical communication, laboratory testing, and work with potentially hazardous chemicals.

Supports mechanical and thermal analyses for in-space propulsion products, including modeling, validation, design reviews, requirements development, sourcing, and test planning. Collaborates with mechanical, test, and interdisciplinary engineering teams to solve technical challenges and document or present results.

Design, build, and test avionics, test fixtures, and test stands for in-space propulsion products. Responsibilities include creating test plans and procedures, managing assembly and testing schedules, identifying process improvements, documenting results, authoring test reports, and communicating project status. The intern will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in an on-site, fast-paced environment.

Design, implement, and validate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft propulsion systems. Own flight-code architecture, simulation, verification, and configuration management; perform stability and dispersion analyses; define hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns; support mission design reviews; and mentor engineers. The role requires expertise in spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, control theory, MATLAB/Simulink, and flight-software validation.

Design, analyze, manufacture, and test propulsion hardware and test articles for small satellites. Perform mechanical, thermal, fluidic, and chemical analyses; conduct laboratory, hotfire, and hardware testing; interpret results; support sourcing and manufacturing; and document and present engineering findings.

As a Test Mechatronics Engineer, you will design, build, and test propulsion products, develop testing systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Own spacecraft propulsion systems through requirements definition, design, fabrication, testing, qualification, and flight. Perform fluid, thermal, thermodynamic, and structural analyses; develop test plans; support prototype hardware, fabrication, and R&D. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, test, and external stakeholders. The role requires aerospace fluid systems experience, CAD proficiency, GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with propulsion components, plumbing, and instrumentation.