Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago
Internship - Propulsion Manufacturing - Summer 2026
Briggs, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerFirefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space transportation company on a mission to enable world-class space operations. They are seeking interns to support their engineering team in developing innovative solutions for advanced manufacturing challenges.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures
Drive projects to improve cost and cycle times
Research new manufacturing methods and production processes
Identify waste and implement process improvement opportunities
Development of fabrication tooling
Support Lean Manufacturing Initiatives
Develop and implement system support process and documentation
Perform engineering analysis to determine root cause / corrective action on problem areas
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
Communicates effectively, verbal and written
Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings
Solid understanding of GD&T and ASME standards
Proficiency in design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) considerations
Passion for Advanced Manufacturing technologies and applications
Experience with CAD Software and 3D modeling
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Ability to use analysis to develop solutions to manufacturing problems
Preferred
Demonstrated history of exposure to, or interest in, Aerospace propulsion and fluid systems
Current Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering degree programs
Experience with Languages like Python and/or MATLAB
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
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