Internship - Advanced Materials - Summer 2026

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Firefly has year-round engineering focused internship opportunities for our locations in Texas. Both current undergrads and new graduates are encouraged to apply. As a Firefly Intern, you will support Responsible Engineers through all stages of component and system design including, preliminary concept, sizing, material testing, detail design, architecture layout, drawing creation and manufacturing.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge in Materials Manufacturing. You will have the opportunity gain experience developing novel solutions for challenging problems which you will be responsible for completing. These 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new innovative design concepts for solving real problems related to our launch vehicle and spacecraft programs
• Use engineering principles and fundamentals to provide novel solutions for technically challenging problems in the Internship focus area of Materials & Process Engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in either a BS or MS program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college.
• Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
• Detail orientated, 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

Desired:

Candidates should preferably have a focus in one of the following areas

• Non-Metallic Materials (Composites, adhesives, resins), Metals/Metallurgy, Additive Materials and related manufacturing methods and testing.
• Demonstrated history of exposure to, or interest in, aerospace structural engineering and/or composites
• Current Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering degree programs

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low