Summer 2027 Engineering Internship

Star Catcher • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Star Catcher is powering the future of space by building the world’s first orbital energy grid: the Star Catcher Network. Spacecraft connect into the Star Catcher Network and receive conditioned energy via their existing solar arrays, requiring no retrofit to utilize the first true space-based infrastructure. The Star Catcher Network provides power as needed from tens of Watts to tens of thousands of Watts at concentrations from fractions of a Sun of flux to ten Suns of flux. Star Catcher Industries, Inc., located in Jacksonville, FL, has opportunities for our Summer 2027 Engineering Internship Program to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, its orbital power grid. This role will support our engineering team in a wide range of exciting projects related to space technologies and space systems. You will work closely with our engineering team, contributing to the development, testing, and optimization of various space-related components and systems. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting, collaborate on interdisciplinary teams, and gain valuable experience in the space industry.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related field, or a recent graduate.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (to conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR).
• Passion for space, technology, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or hands-on project experience.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., MATLAB, SolidWorks, Python, CAD, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network.
• Support the engineering team in a wide range of exciting projects related to space technologies and space systems.
• Work closely with the engineering team, contributing to the development, testing, and optimization of various space-related components and systems.
• Apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams.
• Gain valuable experience in the space industry.

Benefits

• Hands-on internship experience with direct exposure to high-level industry professionals.
• Experience working on projects that build new technology from the ground up.
• Opportunities to contribute to real-world space projects.
• A front-row seat to change the way we do space!
• Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree