Avionics Intern, Launch Vehicles (Fall 2026)

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Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is offering an internship in Electrical Engineering for Fall 2026 in Austin, Texas. The role involves developing and testing avionics hardware components for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Interns will be part of a collaborative team, gaining experience in electrical design, aerospace guidelines, and developing test plans. Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a BS or MS program. This opportunity is suitable for U.S. citizens or residents.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented yet able to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Excited to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment.
• Strong comprehension of design fundamentals in the specific discipline.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to develop and implement electrical/electronic component designs.
• Understand aerospace guidelines for electronics assemblies.
• Assist in electrical schematics and EEE component selection.
• Develop test requirements and support testing.
• Learn all about rocket/spacecraft avionics!

Skills

Electronic Hardware Design

Automated or Environmental testing

Integration

Test

Launch

Data Acquisition

System Engineering

Education

Enrollment or recent graduate of a BS or MS program

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is offering an internship in Electrical Engineering for Fall 2026 in Austin, Texas. The role involves developing and testing avionics hardware components for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Interns will be part of a collaborative team, gaining experience in electrical design, aerospace guidelines, and developing test plans. Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a BS or MS program. This opportunity is suitable for U.S. citizens or residents.