Production Engineering Intern

Job Purpose and Primary Objectives:

Benchmark Space Systems is looking for a Production Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer of 2027.

In this role, you will work closely with engineers and technicians to build and test technologies supporting the next-generation of in-space propulsion products for small satellites. Interns will gain valuable knowledge in industry best practices.

This internship is on-site at our Burlington, VT location.

About Benchmark:

At Benchmark Space Systems , we’re pioneering the future of in-space mobility. Our propulsion technologies provide satellites the ability to maneuver, avoid collisions, and maximize mission potential—all while contributing to a safer, more sustainable space environment.

Backed by recent funding and a growing slate of new flight contracts for government and commercial customers, we’re building a workplace where bold ideas and passionate people thrive. Engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers at Benchmark tackle some of the toughest challenges in spaceflight, working together to turn cutting-edge concepts into real-world solutions. If you're ready to help shape the next era of spaceflight, there's never been a better time to join Benchmark Space Systems.

Measurements of Success/Primary Job Responsibilities:

At its core, Benchmark is an entrepreneurial, fast paced organization. In this environment, we need all employees to solve problems, not be afraid to ask questions and be able to work with and help colleagues in different departments and positions by digging in and working on other tasks as needed/assigned depending on business needs. With that said, there are primary job responsibilities and measurements of success for this position, which are:

• Creating travelers to document assembly processes. • Creating and managing assembly and testing schedule. • Creating a managing production process. • Documenting as built assembly records using Manufacturing orders and Assembly Component Reports. • Generating Nonconformance reports to document nonconformances. • Identifying production improvements to reduce cost and schedule. • Managing controlled inventory. • Vendor communications. • Take direction and effectively balance multiple projects/workloads simultaneously. • At all times, maintain Benchmark’s outstanding reputation for operating at the highest levels of honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency.

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