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 work directly with the founders on the development of P78's first propulsion system and on the test facility that will fire it. This is one of the rare internships where you'll be present from a clean sheet: contributing to engine design, building the test stand that qualifies it, and running the first hotfire campaigns.
End-of-study internship with a view to a permanent role for the right person.
- Engine design — components, layouts, and analysis, alongside the founders and industry leaders
- Test facility build — layout, propellant lines, instrumentation, data acquisition
- Hot fire campaigns — setup, running, analysing and iterating
- Safety systems and operating procedures for live propellant and hot fire operations
- Strong mechanical or aerospace engineering fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with propulsion or engines — rocketry clubs, aerospace projects, Formula SAE, engine builds, or similar
- Builder's instinct — you make things, not just model them
- Self-directed — this is a real role with real deliverables, not a structured placement
- The drive to do the best work of your engineering life — early, on hardware that flies