Summer 2027 Engineering Internship (Los Angeles)

The Exploration Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company in Los Angeles is seeking a Summer 2027 Engineering Internship to join our crewed vehicle development team. You will design, develop, test, and improve engineering systems under the guidance of a mentor, contributing to real-world aerospace projects.

You should be pursuing an engineering degree and have relevant internship or project experience; strong problem-solving and teamwork are valued, and you will gain hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art technology.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Three months or more of relevant engineering experience through internships, co-ops, or industry projects.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required due to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, test, and improve products, systems, or processes.
• Contribute to real-world engineering projects under mentor guidance.
• Apply engineering principles to solve technical problems.
• Develop, test, debug, and document technical solutions or prototypes.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support decisions.
• Participate in design reviews and team meetings.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and project updates.
• Support testing, validation, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Learning agility

Multiple priorities

Engineering tools

Education

Engineering degree track (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Tools

Engineering tools

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.

Summer 2027 Engineering Internship:

As an intern for The Exploration Company (TEC), you will be at the forefront of our crewed vehicle development. You will be instrumental in enabling our mission by designing, developing, testing, and improving engineering systems and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, test, and improve products, systems, or processes.
• Contribute to real-world engineering projects and deliverables under the guidance of a mentor.
• Apply engineering principles and coursework to solve technical problems.
• Develop, test, debug, and document technical solutions, tools, or prototypes.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support engineering decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, team meetings, and technical discussions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and project updates.
• Support testing, validation, and quality assurance activities.

Basic requirements:

• Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Three months or more of relevant engineering experience through prior internships, co-op programs, or industry projects.
• Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders)

Preferred skills and experience:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
• Six months or more of relevant engineering experience through prior internships, co-op programs, or industry projects.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through academic projects, student organizations, internships, research, personal projects, or technical hobbies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for learning new technologies and applying engineering principles to real-world challenges.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools, programming languages, or technical platforms related to the role.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 12 weeks beginning May 2027
• Able to provide your own relocation and housing

_ Note: Housing and relocation are not provided _

_ Location: Los Angeles, CA _

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc._