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Firefly Aerospace · 2 hours ago

Internship - Integration - Summer 2026

Briggs, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Firefly Aerospace is a responsive space transportation company focused on enabling launches and operations in space. They are seeking Vehicle Integration Engineering Interns to work with engineers and technicians on assembling launch vehicles, integrating components, and resolving technical challenges.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with the engineering team to write and execute vehicle assembly procedures, vehicle propulsion checkouts (including leak checks and pressurized operations), and electrical system functional validation processes

Work with design and tooling engineers to develop and/or design vehicle assembly, checkout, and pressurization tooling

Collaborate with engineering staff and technicians to resolve technical challenges swiftly and convene after action review/hot-washes for each operation to consistently improve the process

Work closely with designers, analysts, and responsible engineers to identify, disposition, and close issues and non-conformances for mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. Perform root cause analysis and drive further actions to improve build quality

Ensure BOM of designed assemblies is fulfilled and properly planned, including procurement and feasibility evaluation

Support engineering in defining manufacturability, producibility, and assembly of design using industry standard parts and products

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace Engineering3D Modeling SoftwareManufacturing PrinciplesPressurized SystemsReading DrawingsDetail OrientedProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

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

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State