Engineering Intern (High School) - Summer 2026

Overview

On Site
USD 20.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Satellite
DoD
Mechanical Engineering
Design Analysis
Manufacturing
Computer Hardware
Aerospace
Communication
Work Ethic
3D CAD
Modeling
SolidWorks
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Analytical Skill
Creative Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Innovation
SAP BASIS
Security Clearance
ITAR

Job Details

Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity's expansion into space.

Our team of innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

We have a current opportunity for an Engineering Intern (High School) for Summer 2026. We're looking for high school students, who are interested in pursuing a STEM career and are looking to help participate in developing breakthrough technologies such as deployable solar array systems, deployable structural & mechanical systems and supporting subsystems.

We will provide you with an internship that will last approximately 12 weeks, during which you will be performing hands-on meaningful projects aligned with our company goals and objectives. This opportunity will fully immerse you in our technology and culture for an invaluable and rewarding experience. We have a diverse environment and a team of passionate and dedicated people that enjoy sharing their knowledge.

Responsibilities:
  • Work on various project tasks under direction of senior engineering staff and mentors in Deployable Solar Arrays, Structures and Mechanisms.
  • Apply engineering principles in areas of design, analysis, manufacturing, and test.
  • Supporting production to build ground support equipment (GSE) and space flight hardware.

Ideal Experience:
  • Minimum of third year in high school interested in pursuing engineering, aerospace or related STEM field.
  • Hands-on engineering experience school projects, or teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Vigorous work ethic and high-performance standards
  • Competent with 3D CAD modeling, SolidWorks preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • ship or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations

Desired Skills:
  • Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
  • Ability to ask questions
  • Ability to thrive in team-based settings
  • Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Interest in analytical thinking and creative problem solving
  • Strong organizational skills

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Pay Range: $20 -$25 per hour

Redwire Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire Space 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 Space 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 ship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

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