Ground Systems Engineering Intern Spring 2027 (Aerospace)

Location: Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, United States. Full-time, onsite internship for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January, February, or March 2027.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions.

What you will do

• Support the Test Ground Systems team with systems used to test the Archimedes engine and advance the Neutron program.
• Contribute to instrumentation, controls, automation, and data-capture activities.
• Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with mentors and department colleagues while providing progress updates through regular 1:1 meetings.
• Participate in technical talks and professional networking events with interns and employees.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate program in an engineering discipline such as electrical, mechatronics, or robotics engineering, or in physics, with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• At least 3 months of applied engineering experience through an internship, laboratory work, or personal/team projects.
• Able to work full-time onsite at Stennis Space Center for at least 12 consecutive weeks.
• For U.S. office work, must meet applicable ITAR authorization requirements, such as being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least 6 months of applied engineering experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks, MATLAB, finite element analysis, CAD/CAM, lathe machining, or geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience with Python, C++, pressurized systems, or fluid dynamics.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship focused on technical and professional development.
• Fast-paced, collaborative work in small, high-performing teams.
• Regular mentor and supervisor feedback through 1:1 meetings.
• Technical talks and social and professional events for interns and employees.
• A stipend may be available to help subsidize relocation costs.