Thermal Engineering Intern

reflect-orbital· Engineering
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📍 Hawthorne HQIntern💰 USD 27–31/yr

About this role

At Reflect, you will be expected to move fast, have a lot of ownership and, most importantly, be able to effect change. If this excites you, we are interested in hearing about your best work and accomplishments across any domain and from any points in your life.

About the Role

Reflect Orbital believes that talent is talent regardless of experience. If you seek an opportunity to solve hard problems and advance humanity, Reflect Orbital can offer that experience.

During your internship at Reflect Orbital you will be given as much responsibility as our full-time team-members. You work will contribute to directly to the success of our flying constellation.

Ideal candidates for internships will be comfortable facing challenges with no known solution, willing to be hands-on individual contributors, and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks in-person at our Hawthorne, CA office. We encourage all motivated and excellent candidates to apply regardless of the specific set of requirements you meet.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components

  • Build complete tools and testing setups, with an emphasis on fully completing and shipping your work

  • Prototype and iterate rapidly

Ideal Qualifications

  • You're capable of incredibly scrappy solutions, but also have experience building & shipping complex and high quality solutions when the problem requires it

  • You're both capable of working highly independently, but you know when to seek experience

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we are likely still interested in hearing from you. Hiring exceptional individuals is our #1 priority, and we believe that exceptional people often have highly unusual backgrounds.

We are also interested in carving out unique roles for unconventional people that we are excited about working with.

Benefits

Reflect Orbital’s success will hinge on our team, which is why our compensation and benefits plan is designed to reward our employees and support their families as generously as we’re able.

  • Unlimited paid time off

  • Healthy lunches provided daily

Equal Opportunity

Reflect Orbital is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Reflect Orbital is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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Learn more about our team here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Thermal Engineering Intern role at reflect-orbital?
The listed salary for this Thermal Engineering Intern position at reflect-orbital is USD 27–31/yr. This is an Intern role.
Where is the Thermal Engineering Intern position at reflect-orbital located?
This Thermal Engineering Intern role at reflect-orbital is based in Hawthorne HQ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Thermal Engineering Intern role at reflect-orbital full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Intern position. It is posted as a Thermal Engineering Intern role in the Engineering department at reflect-orbital.
Which team or department does the Thermal Engineering Intern at reflect-orbital belong to?
This Thermal Engineering Intern position is part of the Engineering department at reflect-orbital. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Thermal Engineering Intern position at reflect-orbital?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to reflect-orbital's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Thermal Engineering Intern job at reflect-orbital posted?
This Thermal Engineering Intern position at reflect-orbital was posted on Nov 5, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Thermal Engineering Intern
reflect-orbital · 💰 USD 27–31/yr
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