IRPI is pioneering the hardware that sustains life and enables exploration beyond Earth. We develop flight hardware for spacecraft, habitats, and suits—covering systems for CO₂ removal, air revitalization, hydroponics, biological sample preparation, waste management, and fire safety. Our projects range from condensing heat exchangers and filtration systems to propellant management devices, lunar lander components, and advanced suit subsystems. What sets IRPI apart is how we unite research, mechanical design, and fluid/thermal engineering to deliver robust, flight-ready systems. We rapidly turn bold concepts into tested hardware that expands the boundaries of human presence in space. Your Mission As a Space Hardware R&D Intern, you won't be watching from the sidelines. This role is a hands-on immersion into the full engineering lifecycle. You will design, prototype, build, and test real hardware alongside senior engineers who have put systems in orbit. Image and other data processing along with experimentation will also be included in the scope of work. If you are driven by curiosity, precision, growth, and excellence this is where you start building the future of space exploration. This position requires access to export-controlled technology. Only U.S. citizens or nationals are eligible.