Firefly Aerospace · 2 weeks ago
Internship - Ground Support Equipment - Spring 2026
Briggs, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringFirefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space transportation company on a mission to enable world-wide operations in space. They are seeking interns to support Ground Support Equipment Engineers through all stages of system design, construction, and activation, providing opportunities for hands-on experience in engineering.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design could include preliminary concept generation, sizing, costing, detail design, architecture layout, and drawing creation
Construction could include reviewing designs with technicians, writing work instructions for fabrication, and work inspection
Activation could include writing, reviewing, or running checkout procedures, customer handoff meetings, and documentation
Use engineering principles and fundamentals to provide novel solutions for technically challenging problems in the Internship focus area (Structural Design, Test, and Electrical Engineering, Fluid Systems, Test and Launch Operations, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in either a BS or MS program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college
Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
Detail orientated, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus towards a common goal
Strong comprehension of design fundamentals; Aerospace or Industry experience a plus
Communicates effectively, verbally and written
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Preferred
3D CAD, Structural Analysis & Design
Fluid System design, equipment specification, valves & fitting specification
Electrical or Computer Engineering, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Pet Insurance
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
Recent News
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