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.
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.
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