Internship – Launch Site – Fall 2026

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch land and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond As the partner of choice for critical space missions Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24 hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing Headquartered in North Austin Texas Firefly is looking for passionate hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space

Firefly has year round engineering focused internship opportunities for our launch location in Vandenberg CA Both current undergrads and new graduates are encouraged to apply As a Firefly Intern you will support the Launch Team to perform pad upgrades launch support data automation and other tasks required to keep an active launch site up and running Specific tasks will be assigned based on the applicants degree or skill set Ideal candidates will know specific areas such as Mechanical Design Electrical Engineering Fluid Systems Testing Propulsion systems or Software Development You will have the opportunity to gain design experience by developing novel solutions for challenging problems Launch Team 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

Solve launch site problems electrical mechanical fluids or operational in order to meet launch vehicle and launch site needs

Perform necessary engineering behind technical solutions including design reviews build instructions fabrication testing and documentation updates

Create review and release procedures as required with design work to support your engineering on the launch pad Perform appropriate on pad operations

Interface with fellow coworkers and with the range to ensure all appropriate documentation requirements and engineering are done to meet the rigorous standards of a launch site on a Space Force Base Use engineering principles and fundamentals to provide novel solutions for technically challenging problems in the Internship focus area Structural Design Test and Electrical Engineering Fluid Systems Test and Launch Operations etc Assist with Static fire and launch activities as directed by the launch director

Required Must be currently enrolled in either a BS or MS program or a recent graduate at an accredited four year university or college

Degree must be focused on engineering mathematics or science

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 Communicates effectively verbal and written

Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Willingness to be on the pad outside and work overtime as required during launch campaigns

Desired Candidates should preferably have a focus in one of the following areas 3D CAD and Structural Design Knowledge in specific areas such as fluid systems testing and data acquisition

Electrical or Computer Engineering background

Data analysis skills and basic familiarity with coding or scripting

To conform to US Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR you must be a US citizen a lawful permanent resident of the US a protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324ba3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State

Firefly Aerospace Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status