Summer 2027 Internship (Software)

About the role

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

Summer 2027 Engineering Internship

As an intern for The Exploration Company (TEC), you will be at the forefront of our crewed vehicle development. You will be instrumental in enabling our mission by designing, developing, testing, and improving engineering systems and technology.

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.
• 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.

Basic requirements

• 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.
• Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders)

Preferred skills and experience

• 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.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools, programming languages, or technical platforms related to the role.

Additional Requirements

• 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

• Note: Housing and relocation are not provided
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

Additional information

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.