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Summer 2027 Engineering Internship
- No experience required
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
About the job
## Power the future of Space at Star Catcher Star Catcher is powering the future of space by building the world’s first orbital energy grid: the Star Catcher Network. Spacecraft connect into the Star Catcher Network and receive conditioned energy via their existing solar arrays, requiring no retrofit to utilize the first true space-based infrastructure.
The Star Catcher Network provides power as needed from tens of Watts to tens of thousands of Watts at concentrations from fractions of a Sun of flux to ten Suns of flux. Star Catcher Industries, Inc., located in Jacksonville, FL, has opportunities for our Summer 2027 Engineering Internship Program to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, its orbital power grid.
This role will support our engineering team in a wide range of exciting projects related to space technologies and space systems. You will work closely with our engineering team, contributing to the development, testing, and optimization of various space-related components and systems.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity for you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting, collaborate on interdisciplinary teams, and gain valuable experience in the space industry. ## Eligibility Requirements - Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related field, or a recent graduate. - 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. - Passion for space, technology, and innovation. ## Ideal Experience - Previous internship or hands-on project experience. - Familiarity with spacecraft systems. - Strong communication and organizational skills. - Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., MATLAB, SolidWorks, Python, CAD, etc.). ## What You’ll Gain - A hands-on internship experience with direct exposure to high-level industry professionals. - Experience working on projects that build new technology from the ground up. - Opportunities to contribute to real-world space projects. - A front-row seat to change the way we do space! ## Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward!
Star Catcher is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Star Catcher is governed on the basis of 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 Star Catcher's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Star Catcher
A space-based power network that beams light to satellites.
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How it pays: Paid as an employee on Star Catcher's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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