Internship - Human Resources - Summer 2026

Human Resources Intern

As an end-to-end responsive space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

We are seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to join our team and support the HR department with a variety of tasks and projects. As an HR Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of HR in an ever-evolving environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with new-hire onboarding procedures and orientation preparation

Maintain internal databases and files with employee records.

Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed (audits, swag distribution, etc.)

Assist with employee engagement events

Creates content for internal employee bulletin board

Assist the HR staff in filling employment forms and gathering market trends

Be an ambassador for Firefly core values

Qualifications

Required :

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Desired :

Understanding of basic labor laws

Willing to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving, and fast-paced environment

Detail oriented, managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus towards a common goal

Event planning and execution experience

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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on 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.