Spring 2027 Internship (Software)

About the role

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation. 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. 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?

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.

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