Bring your passion for space!
Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
Summary
As an Intern for our 2026 Summer Internship Program located at our facility in Jacksonville, FL, you would support the analysis of materials exposed to extreme environmental conditions under the direction of a materials scientist. The intern would gain hands-on
experience with materials testing techniques. The intern would complete test plans as written and generate test reports to summarize findings. The intern will also gain valuable experience in managing a custom material property database referenced in spacecraft design.
Duration of Internship is 12 weeks.
Responsibilities
- Projects will focus on:
- Operating environmental exposure testing hardware
- Operating materials characterization equipment
- Writing test reports
- Updating a materials properties database
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Material Science or Engineering related field
- Familiarity with materials testing techniques
- Experience working in a lab environment
Desired Skills
- Good organizational skills
- Experience with technical writing
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire 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 are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
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 ITAR Click Here