Role overview

The Exploration Company is seeking an engineering intern to contribute to the development of crewed spacecraft. As a Spring 2027 intern, you will work on real engineering projects alongside experienced team members, applying your technical knowledge to advance the company’s mission in space exploration.

Key responsibilities

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 that arise during development.
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.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of three months of relevant engineering experience through prior internships, co-op programs, or industry projects.
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, due to federal export control regulations.
Able to commit to full-time work (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 12 weeks beginning January 2027.
Able to arrange your own relocation and housing in Los Angeles, California.

What makes this role worth considering

The Exploration Company operates with an agile approach to decision-making and fosters an open, collaborative environment where team members are transparent about challenges and work together to solve them. You will be part of a mission to democratize space exploration, contributing directly to crewed vehicle development during a formative period in the company’s growth.