ABL. Based in Los Angeles, ABL is developing the RS1 launch vehicle and the GS0 deployable ground system for debut in 2021. Everything is containerized and designed to provide rapid launch capabilities from new launch sites around the globe. Most importantly, we are building these with simplicity in mind. No gimmicks, no overdesign, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches. We are an ambitious team with big goals, and we are seeking driven students to join us on our mission. We have internship opportunities in areas spanning from engineering and manufacturing to business development and operations. Candidates with academic mechanical or electrical engineering experience and/or hands-on experience with fabrication, automotive repair, or prototyping will be able to make strong contributions to our program. Positions will be based on-site at our facilities in El Segundo, California, and both U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible.

The Aerospace Corporation. Aerospace operates the only Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical expertise spans every discipline of space-related science and engineering, providing objective analysis and assessments to government, civil, and commercial customers.

This is a bold and unprecedented time for space, and Aerospace is at the leading edge of innovating the next generation of satellites, rockets, and ground systems. The work Aerospace is doing today will reverberate for decades to come. We believe in the power of space to make life on Earth better, and Aerospace has a national role in architecting, developing, launching, and operating space systems.

From the largest satellites and rockets to the smallest CubeSats, Aerospace has opportunities for students and recent graduates in disciplines, such as Aero/Astro Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber and Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics/Physics, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Optical/Imaging, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, General Business, and Operations. US Citizenship required for technical positions. Depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, our internship positions may be entirely on-site, hybrid, or 100% virtual.

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, space and security requirements. An industry leader in space, intelligence, defense and homeland security markets, Airbus has provided U.S. customers with innovative systems for more than 50 years. Today, Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer’s mission success and we are enthusiastic about executing our company’s vision. We are open to Interns majoring in engineering with a focus in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering or computer science among other fields. As an Intern, you will be a part of a diverse and inclusive team of engineers where you will assist in designing, building and launching the future of New Space. With a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work. Visit us at www.airbusus.com.

Astroscale. Astroscale U.S. Inc. provides on-orbit services and logistics across all orbits for commercial operators, the U.S. government, and partner governments around the world. Astroscale U.S. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Astroscale Holdings Inc, the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations. Astroscale Israel Ltd., based in Tel Aviv, is a subsidiary of and serves as the research and payload development team for Astroscale U.S.

Astroscale U.S. leverages the best of investments and developments made by Astroscale engineering, policy, and business teams domestically and in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Israel to provide flexibility and value for space operations in the U.S. and partner nations.

Axiom Space. Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Axiom operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while privately building its successor, Axiom Station, the first permanent commercial destination in Earth's orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

Ball Aerospace. At Ball Aerospace, we offer a wide array of internships in areas such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Operations, Finance and Information Technology/Cybersecurity. The full listing of available positions can be found on jobs.ball.com/aerospace. You'll find work that matters and a culture based in collaboration, transparency and integrity. From revolutionary space missions and world-renowned sensors to data and cyber solutions, Ball Aerospace gives its employees unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge missions that help our customers learn about our planet, protect lives and build a better tomorrow. Our strong family culture provides unique opportunities, and our employees make Ball a great place to work. To be considered for the program, you must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2022. We also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program. Depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program might be fully onsite or virtual or a hybrid balance. US Citizenship is required.

Barrios. Barrios Technology is an award-winning woman-owned and operated small business that provides innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space flight programs.

Building on more than four decades of experience, we offer an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community to passionately advance humanity, on and off the planet.

We are dedicated to achieving the mission of our customers and delivering superior performance through our innovative and passionate workforce.

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

Blue Origin. At Blue Origin, we are a mission-driven team of collaborators, doers and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of our small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will help us design, build, and test space vehicles and rocket engines! Interns work directly with our experienced engineers in support of our business units New Shepard, New Glenn, Blue Engines, and Advanced Development Programs. Projects may be within Fluids, Manufacturing, Mechanical and Structural design, Avionics, Systems Engineering, or Test Engineering. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Summer internships are 12 weeks long and candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Bryce Space and Technology. Bryce is an analytics and engineering firm that delivers strategy, competitive intelligence, and forecasting to satellite operators, launch vehicle manufacturers, venture capitalists, government agencies, and more. Our cutting-edge expertise, data, and research models help inform decisions that shape the future of the rapidly evolving space industry.

Bryce interns combine their technical expertise with strong research and analysis skills to support specialized studies such as technology forecasts, market analyses, annual state-of-the-industry reports, and more. As an intern at a small company, you will have the opportunity to experience projects at all stages of the process and contribute to the areas where your unique skillset and knowledge adds the most value, while working directly alongside established leaders in the space industry. We welcome candidates across all technical, engineering, and other space-related disciplines.

Bryce’s internship programs are typically 10-12 weeks long and due to our work on federal government projects, Bryce hires U.S. citizens only. Proof of citizenship will be a requirement for employment. We are headquartered in Alexandria, VA and depending on the status of the COVID-19 Pandemic, interns will be able to work remote.

Gravitics. Gravitics is making space stations without compromise. We are enabling a new generation of space facilities, beginning with our large orbital habitat called StarMax. One StarMax module will add roughly 40% of the existing International Space Station’s habitable volume – in a single launch. We’ll be growing from there.

We are seeking rockstar engineers of all disciplines to help us get to our first orbital mission. There will be no “busy work” or “coffee runs” here – our interns receive challenging and meaningful projects that make a difference both in the success of our mission and your education. You will partner with and learn from top professionals in the aerospace industry. US Citizens and US Permanent Residents are eligible.

This will be a 10-12 week internship in our brand new facility in Marysville, Washington, just north of Seattle. You’ll be in the same location where we are pulling in our structures, mechanisms, propulsion, life support systems, avionics, power systems, thermal systems, software, and associated testing. If you are driven, passionate, collaborative, hands on, and want to grow your technical skills – join us and help enable our expansion into the solar system.

HawkEye360, Inc. We are an RF Geolocation and Analytics company who applies technology to create a safer world. We build and launch clusters of small satellites and use them to geolocate RF transmitters on the earth. Our customers use this capability to combat a variety of problems including smuggling of weapons and other illegal goods, human trafficking, illegal fishing and poaching of endangered species, terrorism and military threats, search and rescue, and many other applications. We leverage analytics and data science to produce valuable insights from our unique data source. We are small (110 employees and growing) and laser-focused on our mission to grow our fleet from 9 to 21 satellites in 2022 and enhance our data products! We hire Electrical Engineers, Computer Scientists, Data Scientists, Aerospace Engineers, and business professionals.

Hermeus. Electrical & Mechanical Engineers within Avionics will get to dive into the full-stack of electronics development: designing & soldering circuit boards; integrating avionics subsystems, and testing electronics of a Mach 5 engine.

Aerospace & Mechanical Engineers within Structures will work to design ground test equipment and/or tooling to support early stage vehicle design. Engineering projects may also include material testing, structural concept validation, CAD part development, structural analysis and mechanism testing. Aerospace & Mechanical Engineers within Propulsion will be responsible for maturing vehicle hardware. Responsibilities include detailed CAD design, Fluid/Structural analysis, development, and testing of components and mechanisms related to the vehicle propulsion system. Aerospace Engineers within Flight Sciences will be responsible for contributing to GNC applications and supporting vehicle analysis and design using high-fidelity tools, including CFD, MDAO, and wind tunnel testing.

Software Engineers will assist in developing flight applications and contribute to an automated testing infrastructure.

Communication & Marketing majors within our Internal Operations Team will contribute to employer branding, social media strategies, and employee experience, including recruiting and onboarding.

ispace. ispace is a global commercial space company driven by a vision of the future where an Earth-Moon ecosystem is defined by a sustainable human presence, a thriving lunar economy, and technological advancements that enable humanity’s expansion into the solar system. Our Series 2 lunar lander, a vehicle that is planned to be designed, manufactured, and launched in the United States, is intended to serve a large and diverse market including national and international scientists, government agencies, and commercial organizations.

We are looking for an engineering intern eager to learn and work with our team to develop our next generation lunar lander. You will be an instrumental member of a small but strong team in the U.S. The internship will be carried out on-site at our US office located in Denver, Colorado. Check us out at us.ispace-inc.com

Joby Aviation. Located in Northern California, the Joby Aviation team has been steadily working toward our goal of providing safe, affordable, fully electric air transportation that is accessible to everyone. Imagine an air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly and quickly carries you over the congestion below, giving you back that time you’d otherwise spend sitting in traffic. Technology has advanced to the point where designing and operating an all-electric aircraft is completely viable.

From all disciplines of engineering, we are looking for bright, hard-working and passionate people to join our team. Our internships are based out of California in Santa Cruz, Marina, and San Carlos. Both US permanent residents and citizens are eligible to apply.

Ready to join us in making history?

Lockheed Martin Space. Lockheed Martin Space has a position available on its Advanced Programs Climate, Weather and Earth Science team. This position is open to US Citizens with expertise in engineering, Earth/climate science, remote sensing, data science, business development or policy. Depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will evaluate if this role is expected to be on-site at our Littleton, Colo., facility, fully remote or a hybrid position

Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Your opportunities for achievement are limitless with Northrop Grumman Space Sector.

An internship at Northrop Grumman is unique. Sure, you will learn new skills, explore our enterprise, network with experts, connect with thought leaders, and finish with a resume that opens doors. However, you will gain something even more valuable: pride in what you have done. Join us and launch your career. We will support you with training, employee resource groups, and our shared vision of global security.

Our Patti Grace Smith Fellow will join the Space Sector Intern Program, and will be located in Roy, UT or Dulles, VA. They will participate in a summer internship program to develop competencies in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Our Fellow will ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. They may also research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. They will apply this research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.0 and should be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Outpost. Today, work in space is inefficient, wasteful, and expensive. Outpost radically reduces the cost and time of working in space and unlocks an iterative,  sustainable space economy for the future. Our two-stage re-entry system offers low-mass, high-efficiency Earth Return, and our advanced autonomous paraglider technology delivers unparalleled landing precision for full recovery of satellites and payloads from space, providing assurance for research projects and enabling the reuse of satellites. 

We believe that our future in space must be built with sustainability at its core and that efficient, precise Earth Return is essential for the development of new industries in space and the improvement of life on Earth. Outpost allows companies to iterate on technical developments in space and ensure mission success. 

Outpost was founded in 2020 by industry veterans Jason Dunn, Michael Vergalla, and Aaron Kemmer. 

Outpost. A New Take On Space.

Redwire. Redwire is a global leader in space infrastructure. We provide the foundational building blocks that are enabling the most complex space missions. From power to payloads or structures to software, our innovative solutions, subsystems and

components are the critical mission enabling technologies that make possible some of the most impactful space missions and operations of today and the future. Backed up by 50+ years of space flight heritage, our Heritage + Innovation strategy makes us uniquely qualified to meet the complexity and demands of today.

Redwire was started in 2020.  To push forth on our mission of advancing humanity in space, we’ve acquired 9 companies so far, all adding a different building block towards our mission. We have locations in Jacksonville, FL – Littleton, CO – Longmont, CO – Greenville, IN – Goleta, CA – Marlborough, MA – Albuquerque, NM – and in Europe!

Relativity. Relativity is building humanity’s multiplanetary future. We invented a new approach to design, build, and fly our own rockets, starting with Terran 1 – the world’s first entirely 3D printed rocket. As a vertically integrated technology platform, Relativity is at the forefront of an inevitable shift toward software-defined manufacturing. By fusing 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics, we are pioneering the factory of the future. Disrupting 60 years of aerospace, Relativity offers a radically simplified supply chain, building a rocket with 100x fewer parts in less than 60 days. We believe in a future where interplanetary life fundamentally expands the possibilities for human experience. Our long-term vision is to upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.

Sierra Nevada Corporation. At Sierra Nevada Corporation, we support and protect explorers and heroes, and we invite you to join us for Summer 2022 to Dream, Innovate, and Inspire. We take enormous pride in our work, and in serving the people who depend on us. The explorers and the heroes in the field and among us inspire us to work hard and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our interns are offered the opportunity to actively contribute to real world projects. This internship is treated like a real job where they apply their knowledge from school and previous internships immediately. The training they get is focused as if these interns were new employees – they take part in decisions, meetings with leadership and have the opportunity to add value immediately. With the support of their mentor, they’re challenged to innovate and apply their academic studies to offer a fresh perspective on their project. Our interns are empowered to curate their experience by asking for project work that’s relevant to their interests so they can make the most of their time at Sierra Nevada Corporation. We ask interns to reflect on their experience with us and give a final presentation to synthesize their work over the course of the internship. This encourages them to understand how their internship aligns with their future career goals. To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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 or U.S. Department of Commerce.

SpaceX. SpaceX seeks extraordinary students to join us for Summer 2022. As an intern, you will work closely with your team and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact in transforming space exploration. You’ll also get to have some fun and network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate! The SpaceX Internship Program hires students from all engineering disciplines, but focuses heavily on aerospace, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as computer science/engineering. 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 or 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. Our interns are integral to the success of the company and tackle some of the hardest challenges on the planet. Join us, and find your place in the SpaceX legacy!

United Launch Alliance. ULA is the world’s most experienced space launch company with more than 140 consecutive launches and a 100% mission success rate. We are the nation’s only full range launch provider and our mission is to save lives, explore the universe and connect the world. We accomplish that by launching technologies that protect our country and troops in the battlefield, enable search and rescue, provide a backbone for business, connect families across the globe and more. At ULA, we are dreamers inspired by possibilities not yet imagined, believers driven to broaden horizons, and doers combining technology, innovation, expertise, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. ULA Interns are encouraged to generate and share new ideas while delivering work products that impact our missions, methodologies and processes.

Opportunities are available in the following areas: Aerospace engineering, Computer science and software engineering, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering.

To be eligible, applicants must: be at least 18 years old and a U.S. person; must be on track to complete their sophomore year of college by ~May 2022; and must be returning to school in the fall 2022 semester. Applicants must also be willing to work at any ULA Location, including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL; Decatur, AL; Denver, CO; and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

Ursa Major. Ursa Major is America's only privately funded company focusing solely on rocket propulsion, bringing high-performance, staged combustion engines to market for space launch and hypersonic applications. Ursa Major customers, ranging from New Space startups to enterprise-level aerospace leaders and the U.S. government, get to flight faster, more reliably, and cost-effectively. The company employs the most sought-after engineers from top space programs and universities and is backed by world-class investors, including XN and Explorer 1 Fund. Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, Ursa Major was named one of the best places to work by Built in Colorado two years in a row.

USNC-Tech. USNC-Tech is excited to invite Patti Grace Smith fellows to work with us on innovative projects that are enabling the future of space exploration. Our team is developing the next generation of space power and propulsion systems, including nuclear thermal propulsion engines, fission surface power reactors, and radioisotope power systems, for both government and commercial customers operating both in space and here on Earth. A sampling of the possible roles include: mechanical design and analysis supporting NASA’s nuclear propulsion mission directorate—design, testing, materials handling and radiation safety for radioisotope systems—test engineering for fission surface power systems—advanced materials processing, operations, and technical support at our ACM facility—and business development. Roles will either be located in Seattle, WA or Salt Lake City, UT (for ACM roles). When you join our team, you’ll be doing real work, and we’ll pay you to match. Come work alongside a welcoming, collaborative team that will be excited to have you here, and will be proud to watch you continue to grow and succeed long after your time with us has ended.

Venturi Astrolab. Astrolab is pioneering the development of commercial rovers for the Moon, Mars and beyond. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose rovers that will extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are looking for students who are creative, passionate, and driven to make an impact on challenging problems. Awardees will collaborate on multidisciplinary projects and will be hands-on in the design, build, and testing that will help us reach the Moon and beyond. We are open to students majoring in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, material science/engineering, math, physics, or students who are interested in pursuing a career in human resources, accounting, business development, or marketing/communications. Depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, we expect positions to be fully on-site at our headquarters in Hawthorne, California. Both US Citizens and US Permanent Residents are eligible.

Virgin Orbit. Virgin Orbit is searching for superhero Interns who stand strong in the face of complex challenges. As an Intern, you will work with the entire company, work alongside the brightest in the industry, and help shape the future of Virgin Orbit! We’ll bring the rockets, you bring a great work ethic, a love for space, and your credibility.

This is a 12-week internship in the summer of 2022 at our rocket factory in beautiful Long Beach, CA or at our testing facility in Mojave, CA. We are offering summer Internships in engineering-related fields and non-engineering fields.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. We are also requiring all new hires to be vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, unless a candidate can provide an approved religious or medical exemption.

Zipline. Zipline delivers vital shipments via the fastest, most reliable autonomous aircraft delivery service in the world.