Propulsion Engineering Internship - Hands-on Space Tech

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace offers year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities in Texas. Interns support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design, from preliminary concepts to manufacturing and data review.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in mechanical or aerospace engineering and have hands-on fabrication experience, with a passion for space propulsion and launch systems.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, fluid, and structural analysis.
• Current undergraduate or graduate student in ME or AE.
• Diversity of thought and collaborative mindset valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop new innovative design concepts for launch vehicle and spacecraft components.
• Support design through sizing, material selection, testing, and data review.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Fluid dynamics

Mechanical design

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Firefly Aerospace offers year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities in Texas. Interns support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design, from preliminary concepts to manufacturing and data review.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in mechanical or aerospace engineering and have hands-on fabrication experience, with a passion for space propulsion and launch systems.