2027 Systems Engineering Summer Internship

Cognitioworld; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Mentorship and guidance from technical

Job summary

Cognitioworld, based in Westminster, Colorado, offers a hands-on internship in systems engineering for students pursuing degrees in engineering disciplines. You will support spacecraft and mission-system development, develop requirements, and assist with interface coordination and lifecycle processes.

The role emphasizes practical design, analysis, and documentation, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team. Compensation includes a housing stipend and mentorship from experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts including requirements, interfaces, system decomposition, and lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with spacecraft and/or mission systems through coursework, laboratory work, research, or projects.
• Completed coursework relevant to engineering design, flight dynamics, control systems, mechanics, electronics, embedded systems, software engineering, programming, modeling and simulation, orbital mechanics, systems engineering, or senior design/capstone projects.
• Interest in applying classroom concepts to real-world space mission development and operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn from experienced aerospace engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering initiatives alongside technical staff on spacecraft and mission systems development projects.
• Develop and manage system requirements, support mission and system architecture studies, and assist with interface definition and coordination across subsystems.
• Perform engineering trade studies and system-level analyses.
• Support integration, verification, and validation activities throughout the mission lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation and materials for reviews and presentations.
• Present project results through technical reports, presentations, and discussions with the Systems Engineering team.

Skills

Systems engineering basics

Space mission basics

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering student

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support systems engineering initiatives alongside technical staff on spacecraft and mission systems development projects.
• Develop and manage system requirements, support mission and system architecture studies, and assist with interface definition and coordination across subsystems.
• Perform engineering trade studies and system-level analyses.
• Support integration, verification, and validation activities throughout the mission lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation and materials for reviews and presentations.
• Present project results through technical reports, presentations, and discussions with the Systems Engineering team.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts including requirements, interfaces, system decomposition, and lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with spacecraft and/or mission systems through coursework, laboratory work, research, or projects.
• Completed coursework relevant to engineering design, flight dynamics, control systems, mechanics, electronics, embedded systems, software engineering, programming, modeling and simulation, orbital mechanics, systems engineering, or senior design/capstone projects.
• Interest in applying classroom concepts to real-world space mission development and operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn from experienced aerospace engineers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive internship compensation: $26–$35/hour.
• Housing stipend.
• Mentorship and guidance from technical staff.
• Opportunities to contribute to research projects tied to active space missions.
• Collaborative work environment at Westminster, Colorado headquarters.