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General Galactic · 6 hours ago

Summer Engineering Internship

General Galactic is a company that designs and builds advanced spacecraft for an orbital logistics network. As a Summer Engineering Intern, you will work on flight-critical projects, taking ownership of scoped projects that result in new hardware or flight-ready components.

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Responsibilities

Propulsion system integration, testing, and performance characterization
Development of avionics hardware, power electronics, sensors, and harnessing
Development of electrolysis systems, fluid handling, and gas management hardware
Design and build test fixtures, pressure systems, and experimental hardware
Support structural design, CAD, fabrication, and hardware assembly
Execute test campaigns, analyze results, troubleshoot failures, and iterate designs
Work across disciplines to mature systems toward flight readiness

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCAD toolsPropulsion systemsElectronicsHardware fabricationCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field
Strong fundamentals in engineering analysis and physical systems
Hands-on experience with hardware, fabrication, or experimental systems
Strong communication skills in a collaborative team environment
Ability to work full-time on-site in Los Angeles for the duration of the internship
US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status)

Preferred

Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Onshape, NX, Fusion)
Experience with electronics, PCB layout, power electronics, or avionics hardware
Experience with propulsion systems, fluids, pressure vessels, or thermal systems
Experience building, assembling, or debugging physical hardware
Experience with lab equipment, test stands, or instrumentation
Prior involvement in rocketry, spacecraft, research labs, or hands-on engineering teams

Company

General Galactic

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General Galactic is a space tech startup developing advanced spacecraft and propulsion systems

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$9.9M
Key Investors
Critical Venture Partners
2025-03-18Seed
2024-10-11Seed· $8M
2023-07-01Pre Seed· $1.9M

Leadership Team

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Halen Mattison
CEO & Co-Founder
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Luke Neise
Co-Founder & CTO
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