Propulsion Engineering Intern — Spacecraft Systems

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is offering year‑round internship opportunities in Texas for aspiring engineers to support Responsible Engineers across the design, sizing, testing, and data review of propulsion and spacecraft systems.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or graduates with knowledge in propulsion engineering, thermal, structural, and fluid analysis, and a hands‑on fabrication background. The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and multi‑disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluid analysis are required.
• Hands‑on fabrication experience with common tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design concepts for propulsion and spacecraft programs.
• Apply engineering principles to solve technically challenging problems in internship focus area.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Fluid analysis

Mechanical engineering

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is offering year‑round internship opportunities in Texas for aspiring engineers to support Responsible Engineers across the design, sizing, testing, and data review of propulsion and spacecraft systems.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or graduates with knowledge in propulsion engineering, thermal, structural, and fluid analysis, and a hands‑on fabrication background. The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and multi‑disciplinary teamwork.