Avionics Engineering Intern – Spacecraft & Rockets

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Avionics Intern to join our Texas locations. You will contribute to the design of high-reliability avionics systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft, work through architecture, prelim design, and subsystem integration.

You will be exposed to design guidelines and processes that keep Firefly at the forefront of new space technology, collaborating with a small, focused team. This internship emphasizes learning and practical, applied aerospace experience.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or recent graduate of a BS/MS program in engineering.
• Hands-on, adaptive to a fast-changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to develop and implement electrical/electronic component designs for launch vehicle and spacecraft applications.
• Understand and implement aerospace guidelines for the development and design of electronics assemblies.
• Assist in electrical schematics, EEE component selection, and electrical simulations.
• Develop test requirements and work with the Avionics test team to develop test plans and procedures, and support testing as required.
• Learn all about rocket/spacecraft avionics!

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Team player

Hands-on learner

Education

BS or MS in engineering

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Avionics Intern to join our Texas locations. You will contribute to the design of high-reliability avionics systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft, work through architecture, prelim design, and subsystem integration.

You will be exposed to design guidelines and processes that keep Firefly at the forefront of new space technology, collaborating with a small, focused team. This internship emphasizes learning and practical, applied aerospace experience.