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Mechanical Engineering Internship

Revolv Space

Revolv Space

Other Engineering
Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
Posted on Mar 7, 2025
Mechanical Systems · Turin, Italy

Mechanical Engineering Internship

Join us on a 6-month journey to learn about the reality of building space systems. If you're up for the challenge of working in a fast-growing startup, get in touch!

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As an integral part of our team, you'll dive into the captivating realm of satellite systems design and development. Build your skills in mechanical and test engineering. Your role will be to support R&D activities on validation of concepts for future products of Revolv Space.

TYPE: Full-time curricular internship (integral part of your university program)

DURATION: 6 months

START MONTH: March-April 2025

Responsibilities:

  • conceptual research and system engineering;
  • design of prototypes and supporting equipment;
  • performance analysis, simulation activities, and quick prototyping;
  • contact with external partners;
  • coordination with R&D engineers.

Requirements:

  • aerospace, mechanical, materials, or similar engineering background;
  • good knowledge of CAD software (preferably Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor);
  • previous experience with mechanism design;
  • fundamental understanding of electrical systems and material science;
  • ability to conduct simple FEA simulations;
  • basic prototyping and workshop skills (assembly of mechanical components, 3D-printing, cutting and drilling of metal, etc.);
  • independent problem-solving skills;
  • comfortable use of English (speaking and writing);
  • ability to cooperate with other team members.

What we offer:

  • paid internship;
  • an internship tailored to your interests and your study programme;
  • hands-on experience in the space industry;
  • active and all-round participation in the operations of a NewSpace startup in the heart of Europe’s high-tech hub;
  • a highly dynamic and young working environment with flexible working hours;
  • participation in team building activities.

Hiring process

  1. Screening through a take-home exercise related to the topic of the internship (estimated completion time about 60 minutes)
  2. 45-minute video interview with your future internship supervisor
  3. Welcome onboard!

Studies have shown that women and people from unprivileged backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Revolv Space, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Dipartimento
Mechanical Systems
Locations
Turin, Italy

About Revolv Space

Revolv Space is an Italian-Dutch startup on a mission to power the space economy of today and of tomorrow.

Born in 2022, Revolv Space started serving customers in 2023. Today we are busy delivering Watts in Low Earth Orbit. Join our team to be a part of MegaWatt deliveries of tomorrow!

Founded in 2022
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Mechanical Systems · Turin, Italy

Mechanical Engineering Internship

Join us on a 6-month journey to learn about the reality of building space systems. If you're up for the challenge of working in a fast-growing startup, get in touch!