P78 is building the propulsion systems and orbital vehicles that connect every asset in space — from Earth orbit to the lunar surface. Interns at P78 are embedded in the team and contributing to real projects from day one.
You'll take ownership of a defined problem, work directly with the engineers building the hardware, and deliver something real. Background and institution matter less than attitude and ability. If you're curious, self-directed, and ready to learn quickly, we'd like to hear from you.
You'll synthesise the hypergolic fuel P78 uses for hot-fire testing. This is hands-on synthetic chemistry work — designing and executing a synthesis route, producing fuel to a quality standard suitable for propulsion testing, and working safely with reactive materials. You'll work directly with the founders from day one.
This is an end-of-study internship with a view to a permanent role for the right person.
- Synthesis and production of hypergolic fuel for hot-fire test campaigns
- Developing and documenting synthesis routes and quality procedures
- Characterisation and purity validation of produced batches
- Safe handling and storage of reactive and energetic materials
- Background in organic or synthetic chemistry
- Comfortable running independent lab work — you design the route, you execute it
- Experience with reactive or energetic materials is a plus
- Methodical, safety-conscious, and self-directed