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Reditus Space | YC W25 · 3 months ago

Structures Engineering Summer Internship

Reditus Space is a company focused on aerospace engineering, and they are seeking a Structures Engineering Intern. In this role, you will work with the engineering team to design, analyze, and test structural systems for the ENOS vehicle, gaining practical 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

Finite Element AnalysisStructural MechanicsCAD ToolsMaterial SelectionProblem-SolvingPassion for Space SystemsAnalytical SkillsLightweight Aerospace StructuresDesign Standards

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

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Providing you access and return to space. Reditus Space builds reusable satellites to get your payload to space and back.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$7.1M
2025-12-01Seed· $7.1M
2024-11-20Pre Seed
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