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Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Internship — Hands-On CAD

Apex Systems Inc

Apex is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to contribute to the development of deployable satellite structures and gain hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing. You will work closely with a mentor and the broader engineering team, applying CAD NX skills to real hardware projects at our Playa Vista campus. The role runs Fall 2026 for 12 weeks, with full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) options, and requires current enrollment in a BS or MS program with graduation #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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