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Thermal Engineering Intern (Summer 2024)

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Turion Space

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Irvine

AI generated summary

  • You must have an interest in thermal engineering, completed a heat transfer course, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and enrolled in a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering program.
  • You will analyze, test, and optimize spacecraft thermal systems to ensure performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness at Turion Space.

Requirements

  • Interest in thermal engineering and how heat flows through spacecraft
  • Completed at least an undergraduate heat transfer course
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace
  • Enrolled in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering undergraduate or graduate program

Responsibilities

  • Perform thermal analysis at varying degrees of fidelity at the spacecraft-level, subsystem-level, or component-level
  • Support design trades that balances performance, margin, resources, budget, and schedule
  • Perform thermal testing (ambient or vacuum) to ensure thermal control performance at component-level or spacecraft-level.
  • Work with team members to define load conditions and requirements for specific assemblies and components
  • Generate test plans, and coordinate component/assembly testing and documentation to ensure components function as designed
  • Identify opportunities to increase thermal and power efficiency and reduce mass and cost

FAQs

What will I be doing as a Thermal Engineering Intern at Turion?

As a Thermal Engineering Intern at Turion, you will be involved in performing thermal analysis and design of spacecraft and subsystems. You will work on the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, analysis, fabrication, and testing of our vehicles and mechanisms.

What is Turion's mission and how does it relate to the work of a Thermal Engineering Intern?

Turion's mission is to build a sustainable future in space by designing, building, and operating spacecraft that track, characterize, image, and remove space debris. As a Thermal Engineering Intern, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the thermal management of our spacecraft and subsystems, which is essential for their successful operation in space.

What skills or qualifications are required for the Thermal Engineering Intern position at Turion?

To be a successful Thermal Engineering Intern at Turion, you should have a strong background in thermal analysis and design. Knowledge of spacecraft systems and thermal management techniques is desirable. Additionally, proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with relevant industry standards would be beneficial.

Will I have the opportunity to work on real spacecraft projects as a Thermal Engineering Intern at Turion?

Yes, as a Thermal Engineering Intern at Turion, you will have the opportunity to work on real spacecraft projects. You will be involved in designing, analyzing, fabricating, and testing spacecraft and subsystems, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of thermal engineering.

What can I expect to learn and gain from my internship experience at Turion as a Thermal Engineering Intern?

As a Thermal Engineering Intern at Turion, you can expect to learn valuable skills in thermal analysis and design, gain hands-on experience working on spacecraft projects, and collaborate with a team of experienced engineers. You will have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world projects and contribute to Turion's mission of building a sustainable future in space.

Turion Space

Unleashing the Economic Potential of Earth Orbit

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
11-50
Employees
2021
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Building the Servicing Infrastructure for a Resilient Space Domain