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Space Industry Internships

Attention Arizona Undergraduate Students:

Apply for our Space Industry Internship Program!

The Space Industry Internship Program, part of the Arizona Space Grant Consortium, offers an exceptional opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in Arizona’s growing space sector. This NASA-funded program connects undergraduate students with small to mid-sized companies in the space industry, where they can apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing practical skills essential for their future careers.

Interns are placed in positions aligned with their field of study and career interests, allowing them to engage in meaningful, project-based work that brings their education to life. Participants gain valuable insight into what it’s like to work in the space industry, all while expanding their professional networks and building technical and workplace competencies.

Interns must be full-time undergraduate students at one of our affiliated Arizona institutions. Interns will work 10 hours per week at their designated industry site, and will receive $20 per hour paid in monthly stipends of $1,000. The internship runs during the Fall 2026 semester, with the option to extend through Spring 2027, subject to industry approval

We are committed to supporting a diverse cohort of students who are dedicated, curious, and ready to contribute—no aerospace background required. Students from all STEM disciplines and those with a strong interest in STEM are encouraged to apply.

This program is more than an internship—it’s a launchpad. Interns selected for this award will join a dynamic community, gain mentorship, receive hands-on training, and make meaningful contributions to Arizona’s space workforce.

Ready for the challenge?
Apply during the next open application cycle and take the first step toward your future in the space industry.

For more information, please contact:
Michelle Coe, Arizona Space Grant Program Manager, at PG4gdWVycz0iem52eWdiOnpucGJyQG5ldm1iYW4ucnFoIj56bnBickBuZXZtYmFuLnJxaDwvbj4=

Future Interns & Industry Partners

Intern Application

Applications will be open August 17-24, 2026

Check out our Industry Internship Awardees from Spring 2026

Alex Alfieri Nabokin

Alex Alfieri Nabokin

Alex Alfieri Nabokin, an Arizona State University Junior in Electrical Engineering, is working with MJS Designs. 

Parker Scribner

Parker Scribner

Parker Scribner, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Senior in Aerospace Engineering, is working with W5 Engineering. 

 

Aiden Seay

Aiden Seay

Aiden Seay, a Northern Arizona University Senior in Computer Science, is working with Katalyst Space Technologies. 

Ava Jorn

Ava Jorn

Ava Jorn, a University of Arizona Junior in Aerospace Engineering, is working with Paragon Space Development Corporation.

David Coulthard

David Coulthard

David Coulthard, a Glendale Community College Sophomore in Mechanical Engineering, is working with Howe Industries. 

Ilana Valenzuela

Ilana Valenzuela

Ilana Valenzuela, a University of Arizona Sophomore in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, is working with Cislune. 

Namir Sabuwala

Namir Sabuwala

Namir Sabuwala, an Arizona State University Senior in Electrical Engineering, is working with Kutta Technologies. 

Student Application Instructions & Available Projects

1. Scroll down this page to view the list of available industry placements for Spring 2026.

2. Click the “Internship Description and Requirements” link for more details about each available opportunity. 

3. Identify the internship(s) you are interested in (you can list up to 3 on your online application). 

5. Fill out your online student application using the Qualtrics link above!

CompanyMode & LocationKey WordsInternship Description & Requirements
Cislune

Mode: 100% Virtual

Location: Rosemead, CA, USA

In-Situ Resource Utilization; lunar surface mining; regolith handling; lunar construction; robotics & mechanisms; autonomy; test engineering; dust mitigation; thermal‑vacuum testing; materials processing.Cislune Opportunity
Crow Industries

Mode: Mostly in person

Location:  23040 N 11th Ave, Suite 111, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Robotics, Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Planetary Surface Operations, In-Situ Resource Utilization, AutonomyCrow Industries Opportunity
Howe Industries

Mode: 100% in person

Location: 16674 N 91s St Ste 103, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Space, Nuclear, Small Modular Reactor, Power, PropulsionHowe Industries Opportunity
Katalyst Space Technologies

Mode: 100% in person 

Location: 2201 N Gemini Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Robotic Spacecraft, Orbital Mechanics, Astrodynamics, Data Science, Machine Learning, DevOpsKatalyst Space Technologies Opportunity
Kutta Technologies, LLC

Mode: Mostly in person

Location: 2075 West Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Drones, UAS, Uncrewed, Unmanned, Software, Controllers, Robotics, Automation, Artificial intelligence, AI, Radar, CommunicationsKutta Technologies, LLC Opportunity
MJS Designs, Inc.

Mode: 100% in person

Location: 4130 E. Wood St.  Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85040

MJS Designs has designed and built projects for various space programs over the years, including the Mars Rover, Mars Perseverance, Artemis, and the Lucy space program, to name a few.MJS Designs, Inc. Opportunity
Paragon Space Development Corp.

Mode: Hybrid

Location: 3400 E Britannia Dr, Tucson, AZ

Spacecraft cabin environmental control; life support systems; air revitalization; water purification and processing; urine processing and recycling; spacesuits'; spacecraft temperature and humidity control; spacecraft thermal management.Paragon Project #1 Opportunity
Paragon Space Development Corp.

Mode: Hybrid

Location: 3400 E Britannia Dr, Tucson, AZ

Spacecraft cabin environmental control; life support systems; air revitalization; water purification and processing; urine processing and recycling; spacesuits'; spacecraft temperature and humidity control; spacecraft thermal management.Paragon Project #2 Opportunity
Qwaltec

Mode: Hybrid

Location: 8950 S 52nd St, Suite 409, Tempe, AZ 85284

Satellite operations; Ground systems engineering; Mission control software; Flight dynamics and mission planning; Operations training and simulation
 
Qwaltec Opportunity
W5 Engineering

Mode: Hybrid

Location: 9172 E Florentine Rd, Unit 3, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Sensors, instrumentation, strain gages, load cells, accelerometers, thermal imaging, infrared cameras, pyrometers, data acquisition, DAQ systems, test engineering, measurement solutions, custom harnesses, integration services, R&D testing, aerospace testing, automotive testing, EV battery testing, industrial automation...W5 Engineering Opportunity