Internship - Materials & Process - Spring 2027
- No experience required
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
About the job
## SUMMARY Firefly has year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities for our locations in Texas. Both current undergrads and new graduates are encouraged to apply. As a Firefly Intern, you will support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design, including, preliminary concept, sizing, material testing, detail design, architecture layout, drawing creation, and manufacturing.
Ideal candidates will have knowledge in Materials Manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to gain experience developing novel solutions for challenging problems which you will be responsible for completing. These positions require high levels of creativity, flexibility, and collaboration.
The ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural group is an absolute must. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop new innovative design concepts for solving real problems related to our launch vehicle and spacecraft programs - Use engineering principles and fundamentals to provide novel solutions for technically challenging problems in the Internship focus area of Materials & Process Engineering. ## 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-oriented, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus towards a common goal - Strong comprehension of design fundamentals; aerospace experience a plus - Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing - Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks ## Desired Candidates should preferably have a focus in at least one of the following areas: - Non-Metallic Materials (Composites, adhesives, resins), Metals/Metallurgy, Additive Materials and related manufacturing methods and testing. - Demonstrated history of exposure to, or interest in, aerospace structural engineering and/or composites - Current Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering degree programs 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.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
From Firefly Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Launches, lands and operates space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.
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