Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Quantum Space is redefining mobility and autonomy beyond Earth orbit. Our Ranger spacecraft deliver high delta-V and sustained on-orbit maneuverability, enabling missions across cislunar and geostationary space that were previously out of reach. We are building the vehicles, infrastructure, and operational expertise that connect and protect assets across the Earth–Moon system. We are seeking Engineering Interns to support our spacecraft development programs during Summer 2026. Interns will work directly with engineers and contribute to real hardware development across multiple engineering disciplines. This post covers several engineering internship areas. Candidates will be matched to teams based on experience, interest, and team needs. Approximate internship dates: May–August 2026. We will consider individualized start and end dates based on academic schedules and candidate availability. This is an on-site position at our headquarters in Rockville, MD.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
- Must have completed sophomore year (rising junior or senior) by Summer 2026
- Strong interest in spacecraft systems or aerospace engineering
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- Hands-on hardware experience (fabrication, testing, prototyping, robotics, etc.)
- Experience with electronics, circuits, or embedded systems
- Programming experience (Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc.)
- Participation in engineering teams, research labs, or technical clubs
Responsibilities
- Support mechanical design, documentation, and hardware development
- Create CAD models and maintain component libraries
- Assist with fabrication, assembly, and mechanical testing
- Develop work instructions and support manufacturing processes
- Assist with development of electrical ground support equipment (EGSE)
- Support hardware testing and integration of development units
- Build and test breadboard electronics and prototype circuits
- Assist with embedded systems development (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
- Assist with propulsion system testing and laboratory setup
- Support data collection and updates to engineering analyses
- Help prepare and execute component and subsystem tests
Benefits
- Hands-on experience working on real spacecraft hardware
- Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers
- Exposure to multidisciplinary spacecraft development
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful spaceflight systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
