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Internship - Systems Engineering - Spring 2027

Firefly Aerospace logoFirefly AerospaceRemote in United StatesFull-time, InternshipPosted 2d ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship.

About the role

SUMMARY

As an Intern in the Launch Vehicle Systems Engineering group you will be responsible for assisting with projects integral to vehicle success. System Engineers will be responsible for budget tracking across vehicle systems, change tracking, and requirements management. This person will assist in establishing methods and documentation for critical tasks at Firefly and manage deliverables through the lifecycle of the rocket. This person must have excellent interpersonal skills and an intense drive for knowledge and understanding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist systems engineering teams in the launch vehicle department
  • Build tools, methods, or documentation to assist with critical tasks
  • Create Scripts to assist in automation and integration of tasks
  • Lead changes as required by the systems engineering team, evaluating impact across programs
  • Help in CAD Release process as required
  • Work interdisciplinary with teams to fully understand vehicle needs and impacts

Required

  • Enrollment or a recent graduate of a BS or MS program at an accredited university or college
  • Excited to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
  • Detail-orientated yet able to manage multiple concurrent tasks
  • Strong comprehension of design fundamentals in the specific discipline
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Desired

  • Systems Engineering and Requirements Tracking
  • Experience or exposure to Teamcenter NX environment
  • General understanding of Liquid Rockets and their systems
  • Python or other coding basics
  • Interface with API tools

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.

Where you can work

Fully remote, open only to people based in United States.

Copied from the listing Firefly Aerospace published, verified 30 Oct 2026.

About Firefly Aerospace

Launches, lands and operates space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.

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