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Internship - Mechanical Engineering - Spring 2027

Firefly Aerospace · Cedar Park, TX · On-site

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About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace engages in providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

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, detail design, architecture layout, and drawing creation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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 Structural and Mechanical Design
  • 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
More about this role

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, detail design, architecture layout, and drawing creation.

You will have the opportunity to gain design experience by developing novel solutions for challenging problems. 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 Structural and Mechanical Design.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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...

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