Spring 2027 Internship (Engineering)

Basic 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 be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders)

Additional Requirements

• Able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 12 weeks beginning January 2027
• Able to provide your own relocation and housing

Note: Housing and relocation are not provided

Location: Houston, TX

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• 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?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
• Six months or more of relevant engineering experience through prior internships, co-op programs, or industry projects.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through academic projects, student organizations, internships, research, personal projects, or technical hobbies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for learning new technologies and applying engineering principles to real-world challenges.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools, programming languages, or technical platforms related to the role.

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.

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecraft for humanity.