Build Engineer Internship at Albedo in Broomfield, CO

Summary: Albedo is a company focused on making Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) mainstream by building the necessary infrastructure for satellite missions. The Build Engineer Internship involves hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly, contributing to production workspace design, and collaborating with engineers to improve manufacturing processes. Responsibilities: - Perform hands-on mechanical and electromechanical assembly of ground support equipment, R&D prototypes, and flight hardware - Contribute to the design and development of production workspaces, tooling, and inventory management systems to support build efficiency - Maintain and improve lab organization, tooling readiness, consumable stock levels, and overall safety compliance - Create, update, and refine work instructions, build documentation, and configuration tracking to ensure repeatable, high-quality builds - Support outsourced manufacturing efforts, including kit preparation, documentation handoff, on-site build support, post-build reviews, and driving continuous improvement with vendors - Collaborate with engineers to identify and implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly improvements Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field - Hands-on experience building or assembling mechanical or electromechanical systems (personal projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, rocketry, etc.) - Comfortable using common mechanical tools, shop equipment, and basic measurement tools (calipers, torque tools, multimeters, etc.) - Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, Onshape, or similar) - Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, repeatable builds - Organized and proactive with strong problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment - Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and vendors in a fast-paced hardware development environment Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to manufacturing processes such as machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, or PCB assembly is a plus - Experience documenting processes, writing work instructions, or maintaining build documentation is a plus Required Skills: Mechanical assembly, Electromechanical assembly, Mechanical tools usage, Shop equipment usage, Measurement tools usage, CAD software, Manufacturing processes, Process documentation Benefits: Employee friendly equity compensation, 4% direct matching 401k, Health Insurance: 100% employee coverage & 75% dependent coverage, Parental leave and childcare coverage, Flexible vacation and sick time from day one, 12 company holidays, $100 monthly wellness benefit, Relocation package if not based in Denver