Job Title: Industrial Design Intern

Location: San Francisco, California (Office on Market street)

Company: Spacer Robotics

Type: Internship, Full-time

Duration: 3–6 months, Summer/Fall 2025

Compensation: Unpaid, with opportunity of full-time employment at the end of the internship based on performance

About Spacer Robotics

Spacer Robotics is building the future of construction—from the Moon to Earth. Our mission is to create fully autonomous, non-humanoid robotic systems capable of building a lunar base with zero human intervention. We are pioneering a new Deep Tech design philosophy aimed at disrupting the $13.5 trillion global construction industry.

We operate at the frontier of robotics, design, and systems engineering. If you’re excited about turning science fiction into engineering reality, this is your invitation.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a bold, creative, and engineering-minded Industrial Design Intern to help us shape the physical identity of Spacer’s robotic platforms. In this role, you’ll work closely with our engineering, product, and brand teams to design the form, user interface, and visual language of our robots—balancing rugged functionality, robust and durable feel with elegant simplicity.

From conceptual sketches to 3D surfacing, you’ll contribute to the look and feel of machines designed to build the future in the harshest environments known.

What You’ll Do

Translate functional requirements into compelling form factors and design concepts
Create sketches, storyboards, mockups, and 3D models of robotic components and systems
Collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure feasibility and manufacturability
Design for environmental constraints (e.g., lunar dust, zero atmosphere, thermal cycles)
Develop UI/UX concepts for human-robot interactions (even in remote supervision contexts)
Participate in internal reviews, incorporating feedback across design, engineering, and brand
Contribute to the design language, visual brand identity, and physical interfaces of our platforms

What We’re Looking For

Pursuing a degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Human Factors, or a related field or a recent graduate.
Strong sketching skills
Strong portfolio showcasing 3D form exploration, user-centric design, and physical interface thinking
Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and rendering software (Keyshot, Blender, etc.)
Ability to communicate ideas visually and verbally across cross-functional teams
Interest in robotics, space exploration, or advanced industrial systems
Independent thinker with a collaborative and flexible mindset

Bonus If You Have

Experience designing hardware for robotics, aerospace, or ruggedized environments
Understanding of DFM, materials, and fabrication methods
Familiarity with UX/UI design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)
Interest in speculative design, near-future tech, or frontier interfaces

Why Join Us?

Help shape the identity of the first robotic systems built to operate autonomously on the Moon
Work alongside engineers, scientists, and designers building radical Deep Tech
Gain experience in building products in 0 to 1 startup environment
Gain experience in full lifecycle design—from concept to prototyping
Potential for full-time conversion based on performance and alignment

How to Apply:

Send your resume, portfolio, and a short note on what inspires your design thinking for off-world robotics to lesya@spacerrobotics.ai with the subject line “Industrial Design Intern – [Your Name]”. Applicants with shared portfolio will have priority to schedule an interview. You can also use Apply through LinkedIn.

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