Aerospace Industrial Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Climactic; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Muon Space seeks an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in San Jose, CA. You will help develop processes, tools, and systems to scale spacecraft assembly and testing, collaborating with AIT, Manufacturing Eng, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test Eng.

This hands-on role focuses on data analysis, capacity models, and lean improvements to boost efficiency and throughput on the production floor. Mentorship in a fast-growing aerospace startup is offered.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and/or operations fundamentals.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to identify process improvements.
• Experience with Excel or similar tools for data analysis, modeling, and visualization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work hands-on in a production, laboratory, or engineering environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to approach complex operational challenges from a first-principles perspective.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spacecraft assembly, integration, and test processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain process maps, standard work, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of production capacity and resource planning models for spacecraft assembly and test operations.
• Assist with production scheduling, workflow optimization, and resource allocation across AIT operations.
• Conduct time studies and process observations to establish baseline cycle times, labor requirements, and process performance.
• Support development and implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, kitting, tooling, workstation layout, and overall factory/lab utilization.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and other data-driven tools to provide visibility into production performance and operational metrics.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for production constraints, process inefficiencies, and recurring issues.
• Partner with technicians and engineers to identify practical improvements to spacecraft assembly and test processes.
• Support implementation and validation of process improvements on the production floor.
• Assist with developing scalable processes and systems to support increasing spacecraft production volume.
• Document process improvements and communicate findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis with Excel

Engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Hands-on mindset

Organizational skills

First-principles thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in IE/Manufacturing/ME/Systems/OR

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

CAD

Spreadsheet tooling

Job description

Muon Space seeks an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in San Jose, CA. You will help develop processes, tools, and systems to scale spacecraft assembly and testing, collaborating with AIT, Manufacturing Eng, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test Eng.

This hands-on role focuses on data analysis, capacity models, and lean improvements to boost efficiency and throughput on the production floor. Mentorship in a fast-growing aerospace startup is offered.