Venus Aerospace

Summer 2027 Internship

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Houston, TX, USA

In-Office

26-30 Hourly

Internship

Aerospace • Transportation • Defense • Manufacturing

The Role

Summer 2027 internship offering hands-on experience across aerospace engineering, manufacturing, software, test operations, communications, and business strategy. Interns will work with mentors and experienced teammates on impactful hypersonic transportation projects. Applicants must be rising juniors or above, enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, available full time for at least 11 weeks, able to work onsite in Houston, and meet ITAR requirements. A minimum 3.3 GPA and strong communication skills are required.

Summary Generated by Built In

Build relationships.
Be part of history.
Have an impact…

We are a hypersonic transportation company focused on doing what people once thought was impossible. And, we have a place for you if you want to be part of hypersonic history. 

We're looking for intern candidates with relevant academic, project, research, or hands-on experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

Propulsion Systems Engineering

Structures Engineering (Vehicle Engineering & Design)

Manufacturing Engineering

Software Engineering

Test Operations

Brands & Communications

Business Strategy & Operations

 
As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor, experienced engineers, and other teammates who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact.

 
What You Have:

Must be able to meet U.S. Government space technology regulations, including ITAR.

Ability to be onsite with us in Houston, TX.

Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.

Available to work full time for a minimum of 11 weeks and start in either May or June.

Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills – we work in a highly collaborative environment.

Aerospace experience is not required - we are looking for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who enjoy solving tough problems and want to make an impact in hypersonic travel.

Must be at least a rising junior (entering the third year of undergraduate study) by the start of the summer internship program.

 
What Will Set You Apart:

Relevant engineering internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.

Relevant academic, hands-on project experience.

Passion for hypersonic travel.

 
Even if you have skill sets and experience that are outside of our current needs, we encourage you to apply. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, we may have a future opportunity for you! 

Salary will be within the range of $26/hour to $30/hour and based on current class standing and program i.e. junior, senior, undergraduate, master's, etc.

Location:

This internship is based on-site at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.

ITAR Requirements

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (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). You can learn more about ITAR here.

Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.

For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.

Skills Required

Must be able to meet U.S. Government space technology regulations, including ITAR.
Ability to work onsite in Houston, Texas.
Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
Available to work full time for a minimum of 11 weeks and start in May or June.
Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must be at least a rising junior by the start of the summer internship program.
Relevant engineering internship, co-op, academic, hands-on project, research, or leadership experience.
Passion for hypersonic travel.