Internship - Structures Manufacturing (Composites) - Spring 2027

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

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks interns to support engineering teams in Texas as part of year-round opportunities. You will help advance manufacturing of rocket hardware, from material systems and cure processes to tooling and production methods, in a hands-on, collaborative setting.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS or MS in engineering, comfortable working with hand tools, and skilled in communication and prioritization. This internship emphasizes creativity and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college.
• Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Comfortable with the use of hand tools
• Passion for Advanced Manufacturing technologies and applications
• Experience with CAD Software such as NX
• Candidates should preferably have a focus in aerospace structural engineering and/or composites

Responsibilities

• Develop and test Material systems and cure processes
• Implement large tooling structures
• Drive projects to improve cost and cycle times
• Research new manufacturing methods and production processes
• Develop fabrication tooling

Skills

CAD NX

Hand tools

Communication

Task prioritization

Education

BS or MS in engineering (or related field)

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. 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

Firefly has year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities at our Texas locations. Both current undergrads and new graduates are encouraged to apply. As a Firefly Intern, you will support a team that is moving America’s largest liquid-fueled all-composite rocket into full-rate production. Ideal candidates will have a passion for advanced manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in developing novel solutions to challenging problems, for which you will be responsible. These positions require high levels of creativity, flexibility, and collaboration. The ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural group is an absolute must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with responsible engineers on tasks, including but not limited to: Develop and test Material systems and cure processes
• Implement large tooling structures
• Drive projects to improve cost and cycle times
• Research new manufacturing methods and production processes
• Develop fabrication tooling

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Must be currently enrolled in either a BS or MS program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college.
• Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Comfortable with the use of hand tools
• Passion for Advanced Manufacturing technologies and applications
• Experience with CAD Software such as NX

• Desired: Candidates should preferably have a focus in at least one of the following areas: Demonstrated history of exposure to, or interest in, aerospace structural engineering and/or composites
• Current Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering degree

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.

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.