Firefly Aerospace · 4 hours ago
Internship - Test - Summer 2026
Briggs, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerFirefly Aerospace is a responsive space transportation company focused on enabling launches, landings, and operations in space. They are seeking an intern to support the Flight and Test Operations team, which involves executing test and launch plans, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing operations for aerospace vehicles.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Execute test and launch plans and procedures on console, using voice communication systems and data display and control systems
Participate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development
Design and develop automated scripts that support test and launch operations
Work with test site and launch site responsible engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operation
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost
Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results
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
Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software
Ability to lift 30 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required
Ability to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools
Preferred
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs
Experience building, troubleshooting or operating fluid systems
Experience with test plan generation
Ability to perform computations for fluid systems (e.g., pressure drop, valve timing, etc.) for liquids, cryogenic liquids, and gases
Independent, driven and able to develop solutions with minimal guidance and oversight
Works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure fast-paced environment
Familiarity with instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods
Familiarity with data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools
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
2026-01-19
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