Summer 2026 Internship

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 engineering candidates with design, test, programming, and/or analysis experience in one or more of these areas:

• Propulsion Systems Engineering (focus: rocket based combine cycle)
• Propulsion Systems Engineering (focus: rotating detonation rocket engine; propellant & pressure management system)
• Avionics Engineering
• Test Engineering
• Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineering (GNC)
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Structures Engineering (Vehicle Engineering & Design)
• Business Strategy & Operations (MBA level)

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.

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. We're open to connect and discuss future opportunities. 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.

About Venus Aerospace
By enabling one hour global travel, Venus Aerospace is transforming the world and our access to it. We're building a spaceplane with a low carbon footprint that will enable one-hour global travel. We are a diverse, veteran team with extreme experience in successful new space, commercial, R&D, and government/military programs.

We are looking for incredible, motivated, enthusiastic people that want to build a world-changing culture and organization. You will be helping Venus grow and develop, so flexibility and a sense of adventure is quintessential. We are looking for all-around AWESOME people to help us grow.

We've done the professional grind, and we've got a better approach. We take "Home for Dinner" seriously – we want you to work for us and be "home for dinner". Family is important and we don't want you to miss out on what matters most. If that appeals to you, we'd love to connect

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 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 .

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