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Firefly Aerospace

Internship - Engine Test - Spring 2027

Briggs, TX · Internship · Posted Oct 20, 2026

Education
Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program, or a recent graduate, at an accredited four-year university or college.
Visa sponsorship
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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

About the job

Support Firefly’s Flight and Test Operations team by executing and improving rocket test and launch operations and analyzing test data.

What you'll do

  • Execute test and launch plans and procedures using operational systems.
  • Support troubleshooting, anomaly investigations, and resolution development.
  • Develop automated scripts and analyze test data to improve operations and validate hardware.

What they ask for

  • Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program, or a recent graduate, at an accredited four-year university or college.
  • Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software.
  • Able to work on test stands, use standard mechanical and electrical tools, and lift 30 pounds.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

  • Ability to read technical drawings, including GD&T and P&IDs; experience with fluid systems or test plan generation.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition and control methods, or data analysis tools.

Tools

3D and 2D CAD software, GD&T, P&IDs

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