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Intern – Space Software Engineering, National Security Space

SpaceNews
Chantilly, VA Intern
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Redwire Space is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Redwire provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Redwire Space is a leading developer of mission critical solutions and high reliability components for the next generation of critical space infrastructure. Combining decades of flight heritage with the agile, innovative culture of a commercial space platform, Redwire is primed to deliver end-to-end solutions to meet the wide-ranging needs of our customers and significantly advance the future of space. We are a US supplier of space systems & infrastructure. Redwire Space provides discriminating and disruptive satellites and space systems for the DoD and IC. We build space domain awareness and resilient capabilities, digitally engineered satellites, and advanced sensors and components for National Security Space.

INSPIRED TO CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING HUMANITY'S FUTURE IN SPACE,

ENABLING PEOPLE TO GO TO THE MOON, MARS AND BEYOND.

Redwire is looking for summer interns in various disciplines to help participate in developing National Security Space mission critical solutions.

Our Mission

We develop state-of-the-art space manufacturing technology to support exploration, national security, and sustainable space settlement.

Our Vision

Pioneer sustainable space infrastructure to support our customers’ missions, promote national security and drive exploration objectives through advanced space manufacturing.

Skills And Requirements

The ideal intern must be passionate about the space industry, have a high level of energy, a drive to work in a team/collaborative environment and a desire to excel in all aspects of your work.

We are looking for candidates who have excelled in all aspects of your college or University experience as demonstrated by the results of previous internships, coursework, projects, research, workshops and other collegiate activities. We are also looking for candidates who are creative, resourceful and driven to success.

We will provide you with an internship that will last approximately 10 weeks during which you will be performing hands-on meaningful projects aligned with our company goals and objectives. This opportunity will fully immerse you in our technology and culture for an invaluable and rewarding experience. We have a diverse environment and a team of excited and dedicated people that enjoy sharing their knowledge.

You will work directly with our trained and dedicated professionals, meet with our executive and leadership team members and be assigned a mentor who will help coach you and guide you during your internship.

Internship Opportunities

As a National Security Space intern at Redwire you will be working alongside our professional team of experts in one of the following disciplines:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Payloads / Structures
  • Project Management
  • Marketing / Communications
  • Research and Development
  • Business Development
  • Systems Engineering

Our ideal candidates must be currently enrolled in a nationally accredited University or College, pursuing either a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in one of the disciplines noted above. As part of our selection criteria, we will be reviewing your grades and transcripts, considering any formal training, lab work, research papers compiled, any prior work in co-ops, internships, and any related work experience.

Additional Information

Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with MIS is governed on the basis of 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.

All offers of employment at Redwire Space are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

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, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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. Learn more about the Click Here

Applicants must be Authorized to work in the United States.

Must be passionate about space!

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