Summer Intern, Materials & Test Engineering
LTA Research
About this role
A Materials and Test Engineering Intern at LTA Research & Exploration supports testing and characterization of advanced materials used in next-generation rigid airships. The role involves analyzing material behavior, designing tests, and translating insights into development plans, in a collaborative and innovative environment.
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About LTA Research
ltaresearch.comLighter Than Air (LTA) Research & Exploration designs and builds next‑generation, zero‑emission airships for passenger and cargo transport. Their vehicles are intended to speed disaster relief and reach locations that are difficult or impossible for boats and conventional aircraft to access. LTA leverages modern technologies and advances in manufacturing to make airships safer, stronger, and more efficient than earlier designs, with programs such as Pathfinder 1. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company aims to revive and modernize century‑old airship capabilities for contemporary needs.
Recent company news
IEEE SpectrumLTA Research Airship Flies Over San Francisco Bay
May 28, 2025
AeroTimeLTA Research Pathfinder 1 airship overflies Golden Gate bridge: pictures
Oct 31, 2025
Akron Beacon JournalAkron continues to lead way in airship technology, LTA chief says
Nov 21, 2025
The San Francisco StandardDon’t you dare call it a blimp! Huge ‘airship’ floats again over SF
Nov 18, 2025
San Francisco ChronicleMassive white blimp floating over San Francisco has ties to Google
Nov 18, 2025
About LTA Research
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$49k – $69k
per year
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