Summer 2027 Internship (Engineering)

The role

You will design, develop, test, and improve engineering systems and technology for crewed vehicle development. You will work on real-world engineering projects under the guidance of a mentor.

What you will do

• Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, test, and improve products, systems, or processes.
• Contribute to real-world engineering projects and deliverables under the guidance of a mentor.
• Apply engineering principles and coursework to solve technical problems.
• Develop, test, debug, and document technical solutions, tools, or prototypes.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support engineering decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, team meetings, and technical discussions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and project updates.
• Support testing, validation, and quality assurance activities.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Three months or more of relevant engineering experience through prior internships, co-op programs, or industry projects.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders).
• Able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 12 weeks beginning May 2027.
• Able to provide your own relocation and housing.

Nice to have

• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
• Six months or more of relevant engineering experience through prior internships, co-op programs, or industry projects.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through academic projects, student organizations, internships, research, personal projects, or technical hobbies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for learning new technologies and applying engineering principles to real-world challenges.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools, programming languages, or technical platforms related to the role.

Before you apply

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders).
• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity.