Summer Space Systems Intern: Build, Test & Launch

iRocket; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Join iRocket for a Summer 2026 internship and get hands‑on experience building reusable space‑launch vehicles. Interns will be embedded in teams across propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, test, launch operations, and data. This is a chance to contribute to real hardware, real tests, and real launches.

The Role

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

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field
• Strong academic performance, interest in space/launch, and 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