What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Systems Engineering Intern- Mechanical/Structures position at The Exploration Company?
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
As a Nyx Crew Systems Engineering Intern, Mechanical/Structures, you will be at the forefront of our crewed vehicle development. You will be instrumental in enabling our mission by leading development of requirements, implementing early hardware prototypes, and testing Nyx Crew systems designs.
Key Responsibilities
In your role as the Nyx Crew Systems Engineering Intern, Mechanical/Structures, your day-to-day duties will include:
Applicants should be currently enrolled students able to work full-time for a period of at least 10 weeks, beginning in January 2026.
Strong Candidates Will Have
Why you should join us!
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
As a Nyx Crew Systems Engineering Intern, Mechanical/Structures, you will be at the forefront of our crewed vehicle development. You will be instrumental in enabling our mission by leading development of requirements, implementing early hardware prototypes, and testing Nyx Crew systems designs.
Key Responsibilities
In your role as the Nyx Crew Systems Engineering Intern, Mechanical/Structures, your day-to-day duties will include:
- Conduct rapid hands-on prototype development, including designing and building mockups and functional systems
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative human-in-the-loop evaluations of Nyx Crew systems
- Supporting hardware integration, manufacturing, and integration activities
- Support the US engineering office with tasks related to the Nyx Crew vehicle mechanical and structural systems, including:
- Requirements definition
- Conceptual design
- CAD modeling, structures and loads analysis, ECLSS modeling
- Manufacturing, integration and test
Applicants should be currently enrolled students able to work full-time for a period of at least 10 weeks, beginning in January 2026.
Strong Candidates Will Have
- Undergraduate or graduate studies in engineering, applied physics, computer science, or a related field
- Strong hands-on project experience through student teams, work projects, personal projects, or hobbies
- Independent, self-starter attitude
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?
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.