MAIT Additive Manufacturing Materials Intern
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Job description
An internship on the LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) team supporting additive manufacturing materials development, characterization, qualification, and in-house production for the Nyx Earth, Nyx Moon, and Storm vehicles. The intern gains hands-on experience across the lifecycle of spaceflight hardware, from development through qualification and production.
At a glance
- Employment
- Internship
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Support material characterization campaigns with internal test laboratories and external testing partners, and assist in the analysis and interpretation of powder, metallurgical, microstructural, and mechanical testing data.
- Support materials and process development activities, including alloy development, process parameter development, material characterization, and heat treatment optimization.
- Assist with LPBF build preparation, process monitoring, and post-build evaluation.
- Operate LPBF machines and associated equipment as required and following appropriate training.
- Prepare structured build reports and material test data summaries, ensuring consistent documentation.
- Support the creation and continuous improvement of work instructions, manufacturing procedures, qualification documentation, and standardized reporting templates.
- Support quality improvement activities, including non-conformance investigation support, data collection, and corrective action tracking.
What we're looking for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Good fundamentals in materials science, material characterization methodologies, and mechanical testing.
- Strong interest in additive manufacturing technologies and aerospace applications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to document technical work clearly and consistently.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to have
- Experience with LPBF technology.
- Experience with metallography, microscopy, powder characterization, or mechanical testing.
- Knowledge of aerospace materials such as nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, copper alloys, and stainless steels.
- Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, or research environment.
- Experience preparing laboratory reports, build reports, work instructions, test documentation, or technical procedures.
- Skilled in Excel, Python, R, or similar tools for data analysis and visualization.
Your team
LPBF Team
Works closely in collaboration with the AM Operations Team, as well as Propulsion and Quality teams, to advance additive manufacturing capabilities and support the delivery of flight-ready components across TEC's propulsion, launch vehicle, and space systems programs.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
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About The Exploration Company
Building spacecrafts for humanity
The Exploration Company is building spacecrafts for humanity, developing vehicles Nyx Earth, Nyx Moon, and Storm.
Mission
Democratising space
Key facts
- Building spacecrafts for humanity
- Vehicles include Nyx Earth, Nyx Moon, and Storm
- Partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc) for background checks
Partners & customers
What they value
- We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
- We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
- We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space