Spaceport Safety & Quality Intern

Virginia Commercial Space; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program seeks a Safety and Quality Intern based in Wallops Island, VA. The role supports safety and quality programs in a spaceport setting, working across operations, engineering, and logistics to learn and implement regulatory standards.

Interns must be degree-seeking students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college, pursuing a Safety and Quality related major, and willing to work outdoors in hazardous industrial environments with real-time

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a safety, quality, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulatory requirements and technical journals.
• Must be a degree-seeking student enrolled at least half-time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operations and learn safety training and implementation within a spaceport environment.
• Review program documents and regulations related to OSHA, FAA, and environmental standards.
• Support quality control efforts including AS9100 and process safety in hazardous systems.
• Participate in field work, documentation, and real-time hazard assessment.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Support

Motivation

Professionalism

Quality

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Dependability

Initiative

Innovation

Education

College: Current enrollment in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree program

Job description

Virginia Spaceport Authority Internship Program seeks a Safety and Quality Intern based in Wallops Island, VA. The role supports safety and quality programs in a spaceport setting, working across operations, engineering, and logistics to learn and implement regulatory standards.

Interns must be degree-seeking students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college, pursuing a Safety and Quality related major, and willing to work outdoors in hazardous industrial environments with real-time