Propulsion Engineering Internship: Hands-on Spaceflight

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, based in north Austin, Texas, offers year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities for our Texas locations. As a Firefly Intern, you will support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design, including preliminary concept, sizing, material testing, detail design, architecture layout, drawing creation, manufacturing, testing, and data review.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge in Propulsion Engineering across mechanical, fluid, and

Qualifications

• Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluid analysis.
• Current undergraduate or graduate student earning a degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• We value diversity of thought, so varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen our team.
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary.
• Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school.
• Ability to work occasional night shifts.
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new innovative design concepts for solving real problems related to our launch vehicle and spacecraft programs.
• Use engineering principles and fundamentals to provide novel solutions for technically challenging problems in the Internship focus area of Materials & Process Engineering.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Fluid analysis

Fabrication experience

Night shifts

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering student

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, based in north Austin, Texas, offers year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities for our Texas locations. As a Firefly Intern, you will support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design, including preliminary concept, sizing, material testing, detail design, architecture layout, drawing creation, manufacturing, testing, and data review.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge in Propulsion Engineering across mechanical, fluid, and