Space Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Level
Internship
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$62,000 - $68,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-03
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and testing operational procedures for spacecraft missions
- Support mission simulations and rehearsals using hardware- and software-in-the-loop environments
- Help create tools and scripts to automate operational tasks
- Collaborate with subsystem teams to gather inputs and refine operations plans
- Participate in reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations as needed
- Contribute to documentation and mission readiness activities
Job Requirements
- Recent completion or currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Prior internship, research, or project experience related to aerospace or mission operations (preferred)
- Exposure to systems engineering, GNC, avionics, or spacecraft autonomy concepts (preferred)
- Experience working with test setups, simulations, or command/control tools (preferred)
