Crew Systems Engineering Intern- Mechanical/Structures

The Exploration Company • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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. As a Nyx Crew Systems Engineering Intern, Mechanical/Structures, you will be at the forefront of our crewed vehicle development. You will be instrumental in enabling our mission by leading development of requirements, implementing early hardware prototypes, and testing Nyx Crew systems designs.

Requirements

• Applicants should be currently enrolled students able to work full-time for a period of at least 10 weeks, beginning in January 2026.
• Undergraduate or graduate studies in engineering, applied physics, computer science, or a related field
• Strong hands-on project experience through student teams, work projects, personal projects, or hobbies
• Independent, self-starter attitude
• Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders).

Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid hands-on prototype development, including designing and building mockups and functional systems
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative human-in-the-loop evaluations of Nyx Crew systems
• Supporting hardware integration, manufacturing, and integration activities
• Support the US engineering office with tasks related to the Nyx Crew vehicle mechanical and structural systems, including: Requirements definition Conceptual design CAD modeling, structures and loads analysis, ECLSS modeling Manufacturing, integration and test

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees