Internship - Systems Engineering - Spring 2027

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an Intern in the Launch Vehicle Systems Engineering group in Austin, TX. You will assist in projects essential to vehicle success, tracking budgets, changes, and requirements, while building tools and documentation for critical tasks.

You’ll develop scripts to automate tasks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand vehicle needs and impacts, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Enrollment or a recent graduate of a BS or MS program at an accredited university.
• Hands-on, evolving environment with curiosity and initiative.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong understanding of design fundamentals in the discipline.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist systems engineering teams in the launch vehicle department.
• Build tools, methods or documentation to aid critical tasks.
• Create scripts to automate and integrate tasks.
• Lead changes as required by the systems engineering team.
• Assist in CAD Release process as needed.
• Collaborate across teams to understand vehicle needs and impacts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Effective communication

Design fundamentals

Education

BS or MS in related field

Tools

Teamcenter NX

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

As an Intern in the Launch Vehicle Systems Engineering group you will be responsible for assisting with projects integral to vehicle success. System Engineers will be responsible for budget tracking across vehicle systems, change tracking, and requirements management. This person will assist in establishing methods and documentation for critical tasks at Firefly and manage deliverables through the lifecycle of the rocket. This person must have excellent interpersonal skills and an intense drive for knowledge and understanding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist systems engineering teams in the launch vehicle department


• Build tools, methods, or documentation to assist with critical tasks


• Create Scripts to assist in automation and integration of tasks


• Lead changes as required by the systems engineering team, evaluating impact across programs


• Help in CAD Release process as required


• Work interdisciplinary with teams to fully understand vehicle needs and impacts

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Enrollment or a recent graduate of a BS or MS program at an accredited university or college


• Excited to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment


• Detail-orientated yet able to manage multiple concurrent tasks


• Strong comprehension of design fundamentals in the specific discipline


• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing


• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Desired:

• Systems Engineering and Requirements Tracking


• Experience or exposure to Teamcenter NX environment


• General understanding of Liquid Rockets and their systems


• Python or other coding basics


• Interface with API tools

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.