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SpaceX

Supply Chain Engineer (Starlink)

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... focus engineering resources on high-priority and proactive actions by eliminating the impact of ... Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline * 1+ years of professional or internship ...

SpaceX

Supply Chain Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

... focus engineering resources on high-priority and proactive actions by eliminating the impact of ... Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline * 1+ years of professional or internship ...

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What is the difference between Internship Focus Programmer vs Software Developer?

AspectInternship Focus ProgrammerSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in CS or related fieldBachelor's degree in CS or related field, often with experience
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, learning-focused, entry-level tasksFull-time professional environment, project development, maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by tech companies for training and talent pipelineUsed across industries for product development and software solutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles and training opportunitiesLooking for full-time software development roles

The Internship Focus Programmer role is primarily an entry-level, training position aimed at students or recent graduates gaining practical experience. In contrast, a Software Developer is a full-time professional responsible for designing, coding, and maintaining software products. While both roles require a background in computer science, the internship is more learning-oriented, whereas the developer role involves ongoing project work and responsibility.

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Internship - Ground Support Equipment - Fall 2026

Firefly Aerospace

Bertram, TX • On-site

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Re-posted 19 hours ago

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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66th of 72 rated aerospace companies

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ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Firefly has year-round engineering-focused internship opportunities for our locations in Texas. Both current undergrads and new graduates are encouraged to apply. As a Firefly Intern, you will support the Ground Support Equipment [GSE] Engineers through all stages of system design, construction, and activation.

Ideal candidates will know specific areas such as Mechanical Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, Fluid System Design, Operations, Controls, or Construction. You will have the opportunity to gain design experience by developing novel solutions for challenging problems. These positions require degrees of creativity, flexibility, and collaboration. The ability to communicate effectively within multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams, with differing technical backgrounds, is an absolute must.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design could include preliminary concept generation, sizing, costing, detail design, architecture layout, and drawing creation
  • Construction could include reviewing designs with technicians, writing work instructions for fabrication, and conducting work inspections
  • Activation could include writing, reviewing, or running checkout procedures, customer handoff meetings, and documentation
  • Use engineering principles and fundamentals to provide novel solutions for technically challenging problems in the Internship focus area (Structural Design, Test, and Electrical Engineering, Fluid Systems, Test and Launch Operations, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Must be currently enrolled in either a BS or MS program (or a recent graduate) at an accredited four-year university or college.
  • Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment
  • Detail-oriented, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus towards a common goal
  • Strong comprehension of design fundamentals; Aerospace or Industry experience a plus
  • Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Desired:

Candidates should preferably have a focus in one of the following areas

  1. 3D CAD, Structural Analysis & Design
  2. Fluid System design, equipment specification, valves & fitting specification
  3. Electrical or Computer Engineering, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a 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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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