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Firefly Aerospace · 3 months ago

Internship - Test - Summer 2026

Briggs, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Firefly Aerospace is an innovative space transportation company focused on enabling missions in space. They are seeking an intern to support the Flight and Test Operations team, which is responsible for test stands and launch operations, ensuring that rocket components are flight worthy and ready for launch.

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

3D2D CAD softwareEngineering fundamentalsTechnical drawings comprehensionFluid systems experienceTest plan generationData analysis toolsVerbal communicationWritten communicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

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

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