Ground Support Systems Intern – Launch Ops

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3‑month sabbatical for every 5 years

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Mental health services

Paid military leave

12 weeks paid maternity leave

$10k/year toward education

Stock bonuses

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching

$10k home purchase bonus in Cedar Park

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas offers year‑round engineering internship opportunities focused on Ground Support Equipment design, construction, and activation.

You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams across Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls disciplines to develop novel solutions for challenging aerospace problems. Candidates should be pursuing BS or MS degrees and excel in design fundamentals, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college.
• Hands-on, adaptable environment with strong attention to detail and priorities.
• Strong grasp of design fundamentals; aerospace or industry exposure is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to prioritize and execute tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design concepts including sizing, cost estimation, layout and drawings.
• Support construction activities with work instructions and fabrication reviews.
• Assist activation tasks including checkout procedures and customer handoffs.
• Apply engineering principles to develop solutions within Structural, Electrical, or Fluid focus areas.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Controls

Communication

Education

Pursuing BS or MS in relevant field

Tools

3D CAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. in Texas offers year‑round engineering internship opportunities focused on Ground Support Equipment design, construction, and activation.

You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams across Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls disciplines to develop novel solutions for challenging aerospace problems. Candidates should be pursuing BS or MS degrees and excel in design fundamentals, with strong communication skills.