IT Intern- Summer 2027

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Schedule

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) match up to $11,500

Job summary

Stratolaunch is hiring an IT Intern for Summer 2027 in Mojave, CA. This 10–12-week summer internship supports the IT department with duties spanning MS Office proficiency, programming exposure (Python), and professional communication in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Housing and relocation to Mojave are provided as noted, with competitive hourly compensation. The role emphasizes initiative, adaptability, and strong written/verbal communication to support engineering and flight operations

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Initiative

Prioritization

Adaptability

MS Office

Questioning

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior preparing for graduate school

Tools

Python

Job description

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

As an IT Intern for Summer 2027you will be a member of the IT team, working in the Stratolaunch IT department.

This is a 10–12-week internship over summer of 2026, based in Mojave, CA.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED

• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to ask questions
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PREFERRED

• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Python and/or other programming experience with desire and willingness to learn Python

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior going to Graduate School

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• This position is located in Mojave, CA
• Relocation eligible to local area – Mojave, CA
• Living accommodations provided in the Antelope Valley
• 9/80 Schedule
• $25.00-$28.00 Hourly
• #intern #LI-Onsite

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews. Benefits and our location(s) :

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight‑seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law

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