Summer 2027 Internship (Software)

The Exploration Company; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company is offering a Summer 2027 Engineering Internship in Los Angeles, CA. As an intern you will help design, develop, test, and improve engineering systems under mentorship, contributing to real-world spacecraft projects.

Applicants must be pursuing an Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD) with at least 3 months of relevant experience. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required due to ITAR/EAR. Relocation and housing are not provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Three months or more of relevant engineering internship, co-op, or project experience.
• U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to ITAR/EAR requirements.
• GPA 3.5 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, test, and improve products and systems.
• 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 inform engineering decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings, and technical discussions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and project updates.
• Support testing, validation, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent initiative

Education

Engineering degree program (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

Programming languages

Engineering tools

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

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.