Internship - Health, Safety, & Environment (facilities) - Fall 2026

HSE Fall 2026 Intern

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HSE Fall 2026 Intern to join our Health, Safety & Environmental team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting HSE initiatives in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing and test environment while working alongside experienced HSE professionals.

The intern will contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Firefly's health, safety, and environmental programs. A key component of the internship will be ownership of a strategic HSE project tailored to the candidate's background and interests. Students with a stronger safety focus may support the development of Firefly's Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Program, while those with an environmental focus may contribute to the development of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

This role offers exposure to regulatory compliance, risk management, incident prevention, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement within the commercial space industry.

Responsibilities

• HSE Program Support
• Project Ownership
• Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention
• Training & Communication
• Compliance & Data Management

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong interest in occupational safety, environmental management, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing and test environment.

Desired:

• Previous internship, co-op, laboratory, or project experience related to HSE, manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and fundamental risk assessment methodologies.
• Exposure to safety and environmental management systems, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or sustainability initiatives through coursework or projects.
• Experience analyzing data and presenting findings using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar software.
• Interest in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or high-reliability industries.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting HSE operations in a rapidly growing aerospace company.
• The opportunity to own and deliver a meaningful HSE improvement project with visible organizational impact.
• Exposure to HSE management systems, environmental compliance, and operational risk management.
• Mentorship from experienced HSE professionals and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Practical experience applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in one of the world's most innovative industries.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental, and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short-term disability, pet insurance, and flexible PTO options.

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, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a 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.