Firefly Aerospace
Internship - Materials & Process - Spring 2027
Briggs, TX · Internship · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program at an accredited four-year university or college, or a recent graduate.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Support Responsible Engineers in Materials & Process Engineering by developing design concepts and solutions for launch vehicle and spacecraft programs across component and system design stages.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative design concepts for problems related to launch vehicle and spacecraft programs.
- Apply engineering principles to solve technically challenging problems in Materials & Process Engineering.
- Support component and system design, including material testing, detail design, drawing creation, and manufacturing.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program at an accredited four-year university or college, or a recent graduate.
- Willing to work in a hands-on, evolving environment and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong comprehension of design fundamentals.
- Communicates effectively verbally and in writing; able to prioritize and execute tasks.
Nice to have
- Focus in non-metallic materials, metals/metallurgy, additive materials, related manufacturing methods, or testing; aerospace experience is a plus.
- Exposure to or interest in aerospace structural engineering and/or composites; current degree program in Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
Tools
Composites, adhesives, resins, Metals/Metallurgy, Additive Materials
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