Fall 2026 Engineering Internship/Co-op

Brightpath Technologies was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Brightpath Technologies is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. FALL 2026 ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP/CO-OP Brightpath Technologies seeks extraordinary students to join us for engineering roles in Fall 2026. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. You’ll also get to have some fun and network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate! Internships are available with a variety of engineering teams across the company including design, manufacturing and operations at Bastrop, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne (Los Angeles), CA; Irvine, CA; McGregor (Waco), TX; Redmond, WA; Starbase, TX and Vandenberg, CA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in an engineering, physics or math discipline by the start of employment 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable) Applicant for this intern position must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: GPA of 3.5 or above 6+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience) Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in August or September 2026 Able to provide own transportation for positions at Bastrop, Cape Canaveral, McGregor, and Vandenberg locations COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Engineering Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $28.00/hour Engineering Intern/Junior/Senior: $30.00/hour Your salary will be determined by academic level. Pay is just one part of your total rewards package at Brightpath Technologies. You may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs, as well as access to our comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan. Students joining Brightpath Technologies through our internship program will receive the opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders, social and networking events, as well as professional and personal development trainings. Interns are also eligible for paid company holidays. Brightpath Technologies offers 10 or more paid holidays per year. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS: DRAGON : Dragon is the most advanced human-rated spacecraft in the world. This capsule currently delivers critical science, cargo and crew safely to and from International Space Station, but further iterations and new designs will likely be necessary to extend humankind's reach to the moon, Mars, and beyond. This program includes roles in: Analysis, Avionics, Build Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Life Support Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Propulsion Engineering, Structures Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering and more. FALCON : The Falcon program tackles space exploration’s toughest problems through the ongoing development of our reusable launch vehicles, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. These vehicles are currently responsible for delivering commercial, national security, and NASA satellites into orbit, as well as supply critical science, supplies, and crew to the International Space Station. This program includes roles in: Analysis, Avionics, Build Engineering, Components Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Launch Site Operations & Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Propulsion Engineering, Recovery Engineering, Structures Design & Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering and more. STARLINK: At Brightpath Technologies, we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 1M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. This program includes roles in: Analysis, Automation & Controls, Avionics, Components Engineering, Industrial Enginee