Build Your Own Internship

Build Your Own Internship

About us:

At GATE Space, we develop green, chemical in-space propulsion solutions for the NewSpace economy. Drawing on years of experience developing rocket engines, our team is chasing the dream of a thriving economy in space and tackling space engineering problems with a rapid prototyping philosophy. We focus on the development of two products: The GATE Jetpack – a plug-and-play mobility solution for satellite missions – and the GATE Thruster – the world’s first chemical propulsion system capable of highly responsive deep throttling and differential thrust stabilization.

At GATE Space, we are committed to workforce diversity, equality and inclusion. We want to build a diverse team and welcome and value all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

About your role:

This is a unique opportunity to design your own internship experience. You’ll propose a project or area of focus aligned with your skills, interests, and academic goals, and work with us to shape a timeline and scope that fits your study program.

This hands-on role requires relevant work experience and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge propulsion development in a fast-paced environment, supporting the whole development lifecycle.

Your primary tasks:

• Contribute to propulsion development through design, testing, or simulation work

• Assist in avionics hardware or software development

• Participate in system analysis, prototyping, and verification activities

• Support business development, partnerships, or market research

• Drive internal projects in operations, communication, or strategy

• Propose and execute your own project that aligns with GATE Space’s mission

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a technical degree program, or self-taught with demonstrable skills.

• Industry experience of at least one other internship (or participation at a student satellite/rocketry/racing team) in as many of the following areas:

  • Experience in lightweight design of structures and mechanisms.

  • Experience in design and management of large assemblies.

  • Experience in CAD tools (e.g. Siemens NX).

  • Experience in mechanical and thermal numerical analysis.

  • Experience in numerical analysis tools (e.g. Ansys).

  • Experience in design for manufacturing and testing.

  • Experience in working in project teams.

  • [Optional but desired] Practical experience in manufacturing and assembly of mechanical systems.

  • [Optional but desired] Experience in developing space hardware.

  • [Optional but desired] Familiarity with industry regulations and standards for space applications.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• In-depth knowledge of spacecraft propulsion, navigation, and control systems.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities.

About your employment

• Flexible start date and duration (minimum 4 months)

• This role is in-person in Vienna, Austria

• Part-time or full-time arrangements possible, depending on your availability

About your benefits

• First row seat in the development and implementation of space missions

• Opportunity to shape a fast-growing space technology company

• Attractive compensation package

• Other perks such as free lunch at the office every day, free public transit ticket, etc.

• Flexible working time arrangements

Join us in shaping the future of in-space mobility. If you're excited about pioneering technology, passionate about space exploration, and driven by business growth, apply now to become a key member of our dynamic team at GATE Space. Together, we'll enable the next generation of space travel and exploration.