Space Systems Mechanical Design Intern

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, offers year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities. Interns support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design, from concept to drawing creation.

You'll gain hands-on design experience by developing novel solutions for challenging problems in the Structural and Mechanical Design area. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS at an accredited university (or a recent graduate).
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while focusing on a common goal.
• Strong understanding of design fundamentals; aerospace experience is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Prioritization

Design fundamentals

Education

Pursuing BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, offers year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities. Interns support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design, from concept to drawing creation.

You'll gain hands-on design experience by developing novel solutions for challenging problems in the Structural and Mechanical Design area. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in our multi-disciplinary environment.