Internship - Human Resources - Fall 2026

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to support the HR department with onboarding, records management, and engagement initiatives in our North Austin, Texas team.

You will gain hands-on experience across HR functions, contribute to projects, and help maintain confidential employee information in a fast-paced space-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of basic labor laws.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Event planning and execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new-hire onboarding procedures and orientation preparation
• Maintain internal databases and files with employee records
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed (audits, swag distribution, etc.)
• Assist with employee engagement events
• Create content for the internal employee bulletin board
• Assist the HR staff in filling employment forms and gathering market trends
• Be an ambassador for Firefly core values

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

MS Office

Labor law basics

Event planning

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internship - Human Resources - Fall 2026

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite into orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in North Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to join our team and support the HR department with a variety of tasks and projects. As an HR Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of HR in an ever-evolving environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with new-hire onboarding procedures and orientation preparation
• Maintain internal databases and files with employee records.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed (audits, swag distribution, etc.)
• Assist with employee engagement events
• Create content for the internal employee bulletin board
• Assist the HR staff in filling employment forms and gathering market trends
• Be an ambassador for Firefly core values

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Understanding of basic labor laws
• Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving, and fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus towards a common goal
• Event planning and execution experience

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.