Intern – Thruster Development (Aerospace)

Location: Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global develops sustainable space transportation technologies across in-space propulsion, in-space servicing, and spaceplane systems.

What you will do

• Research and design breadboard models for testing propulsion subcomponents.
• Select, source, and order components; assemble prototypes and size electric thrusters.
• Prepare thrusters and test setups for hot-fire testing.
• Execute hot-fire tests across different chemical thruster designs and thrust classes.
• Analyse test results, document findings in technical reports, and propose improvements to test setups or thruster designs.
• Support the thruster development team in day-to-day engineering activities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BSc or MSc programme, or equivalent, in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
• Available for a full-time internship of at least four months.
• Hands-on engineering experience and theoretical knowledge of chemical propulsion.
• Familiarity with electric propulsion concepts and experience writing technical reports.
• Strong English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency in CAD, specifically SolidWorks.

Nice to have

• Hands-on rocket engine development experience, including student projects.
• Familiarity with high-pressure gases, particularly nitrous oxide.
• Familiarity with electronics and breadboard testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with international teams distributed across the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA.
• Inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued.
• Contribute to sustainable and scalable space transportation technologies.