Internship - Propulsion Manufacturing - Fall 2024

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of 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 a growing, fast paced team that is moving the launch business into full rate production.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for advanced 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

Work with responsible engineers on tasks including but not limited to:

• Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, tooling, assembly fixtures and procedures
• Drive projects to improve cost and cycle times
• Research new manufacturing methods and production processes
• Identify waste and implement process improvement opportunities
• Development of fabrication tooling
• Support Lean Manufacturing Initiatives
• Develop and implement system support process and documentation
• Perform engineering analysis to determine root cause / corrective action on problem areas

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
• Communicates effectively, verbal and written
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings
• Solid understanding of GD&T and ASME standards
• Proficiency in design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) considerations
• Passion for Advanced Manufacturing technologies and applications.
• Experience with CAD Software and 3D modeling
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Ability to use analysis to develop solutions to manufacturing problems

Desired:

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

• Demonstrated history of exposure to, or interest in, Aerospace propulsion and fluid systems
• Current Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering degree programs
• Experience with Languages like Python and/or MATLAB

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. 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.