Exploration

Exploration

Crew Systems Engineering Intern - Mechanical/Structures

Houston, Texas · Intern · Internship

Work authorization requiredDetected 18 days ago
Computer VisionSystems Engineering

About the role

  • As a Nyx Crew Systems Engineering Intern, Mechanical/Structures, you will be at the forefront of our crewed vehicle development.
  • It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
  • Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct rapid hands-on prototype development, including designing and building mockups and functional systems
  • Conceptual design
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders).
  • Applicants should be currently enrolled students able to work full-time for a period of at least 12 weeks, beginning in September 2026.

Benefits

  • We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Company info

  • 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?
  • Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
  • You will be instrumental in enabling our mission by leading the development of requirements, implementing early hardware prototypes, and testing Nyx Crew systems designs.
  • What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
  • We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey.

Equal opportunity

  • The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
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