The Orbex Intern Class of 2023/24 Reflect on Their Experience

Recently we launched our annual internship programme, which offers a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for STEM students to secure hands-on experience in Scotland’s space sector as we develop our Prime rocket and Sutherland Spaceport. The 5 positions available in 2024/25 span multiple areas of the business, offering interns the chance to support with the design of the rocket, its data and software, electronics and testing.

We asked some of last year's interns about their experience and any advice they would give to the future interns joining us in the coming months.

Jonathan Innocent, Propulsion Mechanisms Intern, 2023-2024 said:

“The team at Orbex always push me to do my best work and have a supportive environment where mistakes are used as opportunities to learn and become better.”

Francesca Byrne, Marketing and Admin Intern, 2023-2024 said:

“The skills I have learned at Orbex have been invaluable and being able to work in such a dynamic team has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s amazing to be part of Orbex’s journey to launch and I can’t wait for the next round of interns to join us at such an exciting time!”

Matus Komjaty, Avionics Engineering Intern, 2023-2024 said:

"The freedom to explore, learn and contribute has allowed me to grow and become more confident in my engineering skills. The team has been very welcoming, and I can't think of better place to do my placement at."

Ganga Sutha Gopakumar, Systems Engineer Intern, 2023-2024 said:

“The team at Orbex is always supportive and welcoming and it’s been great having the chance to work with different teams. It has been a really unique and valuable learning experience.”

Ruairidh Green, AIT Intern, 2023-2024 said:

“Everything I have learned from the team at Orbex has been invaluable. I’d really encourage those looking to learn new skills and the process behind developing a space company to apply!”

Andreas Hagis, Structures Engineering Intern, 2023-2024 said:

"The team at Orbex has given me the support and guidance to take on practical projects which have had a real impact on vehicle hardware. My work here has been fulfilling and has pushed me to truly learn and grow as an aspiring engineer. It’s been an experience I’ll likely carry with me for the rest of my career. "