Reditus Space | YC W25 · 3 months ago
Structures Engineering Summer Internship
Reditus Space is a company that builds technology for space travel, and they are seeking a Structures Engineering Intern to join their engineering team. The intern will be involved in designing, analyzing, and testing structural systems for the ENOS vehicle, gaining hands-on experience in spacecraft structural design and validation.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Support the design, analysis, and documentation of ENOS vehicle structural components and assemblies
Perform preliminary and detailed stress analysis (hand calculations and FEA) for metallic and composite structures
Assist in material selection, fastener design, and structural configuration trades
Contribute to the preparation of environmental qualification test plans (vibe, shock, thermal-vacuum, reentry loads)
Build and maintain CAD models and drawings (OnShape)
Participate in subsystem integration reviews and interface definition with other teams (propulsion, avionics, thermal)
Support hardware fabrication, integration, and test campaigns as needed
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (senior undergraduate or graduate level)
Coursework or project experience in structural mechanics, materials, and finite element analysis
Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) and FEA packages (ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, etc.)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate requirements into hardware solutions
Passion for space systems and hands-on engineering
Preferred
Experience with lightweight aerospace structures (e.g., aluminum alloys, composites, Inconel, titanium)
Exposure to space environment considerations (launch loads, reentry heating, vibration, shock)
Familiarity with design standards and verification methods for flight hardware
Previous internship, research, or project experience with space hardware
Company
Reditus Space | YC W25
Providing you access and return to space. Reditus Space builds reusable satellites to get your payload to space and back.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$7.1M2025-12-01Seed· $7.1M
2024-11-20Pre Seed
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