2026 Voyager Summer Internship - Lunar Research

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

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You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

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Job Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated emerging talent to participate in a 10-week immersive internship program from June 8, 2026, to August 14, 2026. This program offers university and graduate students hands-on experience through project-based work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Throughout the program, Interns will have exposure to mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities.

The Lunar Regolith Research Intern will conduct applied research into the use of lunar regolith as a primary construction material. This role bridges materials science, geotechnical engineering, and space architecture. It will directly impact Voyager's technical proposals for NASA Moon Base infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities: 

• Work alongside senior engineers and research scientists 
• Investigate regolith composition, processing methodologies, and structural applications
• Focus on 3D printing technologies and the development of stable foundations for inflatable habitat structures
• Contribute ideas for process improvement and operational efficiency

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university in Aerospace Engineering, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical
  Engineering, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated coursework or research experience in one or more of: materials characterization, structural engineering, additive manufacturing, or planetary
  science
• Strong technical writing and research synthesis skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to travel for in-person orientation and program kickoff as well as for final presentation at program completion

 Preferences:

• Familiarity with lunar or Martian regolith simulants (JSC-1A, MMS, or equivalent)
• Experience with finite element analysis (ANSYS, ABAQUS, or similar) for structural
  modeling
• Background in additive manufacturing processes or powder-based printing
  methods
• Prior internship or research experience at NASA, a national laboratory, or a space
  industry company

Hourly Pay Range: $23.50-$30.00 per hour

*Hourly rate determined by academic year, college major, line of business, geography

Please click “Apply” to submit your application.

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.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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