Engineering Intern: Space & Exploration Systems (Fall/Winter 2026)

Exploration Technology Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Exploration Technology Group in San Francisco is offering an Engineering Intern Fall/Winter 2026 to gain hands-on experience across embedded systems, mechanics, systems engineering, software development, and propulsion technologies tied to space and exploration missions.

You will work with hardware and software teams, assist in design, analysis, testing, data analysis, and documentation, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute innovative ideas.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• Strong interest and foundational knowledge in embedded systems, mechanics, systems engineering, software development, and propulsion technologies.
• Self-motivated with a passion for exploration and technological innovation.
• Experience with CAD, MATLAB, Python is a plus.
• Familiarity with control systems, hardware integration, or propulsion technologies is desirable.
• Excellent self-directed problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of space and ocean exploration systems.
• Contribute to systems engineering processes, including requirements definition and integration.
• Support the development and testing of mechanical components and mechanisms.
• Write, test, and refine software for control, data acquisition, and system simulation.
• Aid in the development and analysis of embedded systems.
• Conduct data analysis, simulations, and model testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
• Document experiments, design processes, and project progress.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas to solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Embedded systems

Mechanics

Systems engineering

Software development

Propulsion technologies

CAD

MATLAB

Python

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Exploration Technology Group in San Francisco is offering an Engineering Intern Fall/Winter 2026 to gain hands-on experience across embedded systems, mechanics, systems engineering, software development, and propulsion technologies tied to space and exploration missions.

You will work with hardware and software teams, assist in design, analysis, testing, data analysis, and documentation, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute innovative ideas.