Space Systems Summer Internship: Build, Test & Launch

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking interns for Summer 2026 to gain hands-on experience in building reusable space-launch vehicles. Interns will work under the mentorship of senior engineers on meaningful projects, contributing to hardware design, testing, and launch operations. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s program, possess strong academic performance, and show interest in the space industry. Experience with CAD, coding, or data analytics is a plus. U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a relevant technical field like Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong academic performance and interest in space/launch.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with CAD, coding, data analytics, lab/test work, or manufacturing is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful projects under mentorship from senior engineers.
• Contribute to hardware design, test campaigns, and manufacturing workflows.
• Participate in team meetings, hardware builds, and test/launch operations.
• Present summer project outcomes to the broader team at program end.

Skills

Engineering

Computer Science

Data Science

CAD

Coding

Data Analytics

Manufacturing

Education

Enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s program

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking interns for Summer 2026 to gain hands-on experience in building reusable space-launch vehicles. Interns will work under the mentorship of senior engineers on meaningful projects, contributing to hardware design, testing, and launch operations. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s program, possess strong academic performance, and show interest in the space industry. Experience with CAD, coding, or data analytics is a plus. U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.