Hands-on Satellite Operations Intern: Flight Control & Training

Intuitive Machines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Houston, TX is seeking a motivated Satellite Mission Operations Intern to support the operation, training, and ongoing development of mission operations capabilities for our Altus spacecraft.

You will work alongside satellite flight controllers and spacecraft engineers to assist in operations, planning, and training, gaining hands-on experience with real-time spacecraft operations and telemetry analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a technical field (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, CS, Physics or Math).
• Strong interest in spacecraft operations and satellite systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary technical environment.
• Willingness to learn spacecraft systems, tools, and real-time operations processes.
• No prior professional spacecraft ops experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparation for Altus satellite operations and operational timelines.
• Support development and maintenance of spacecraft procedures and documentation.
• Participate in training simulations for flight controllers.
• Aid in preparing training materials to qualify flight controller proficiency.
• Support monitoring spacecraft status and reviewing operational data under supervision.
• Document spacecraft performance and follow up on issues and anomalies.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations staff to improve tools and procedures.
• Gain exposure to real-time operations of Intuitive Machines' satellite constellation as allowed by training constraints.

Skills

Spacecraft operations

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Strong written/verbal communication

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Physics/Mathematics

Tools

Python

Job description

Intuitive Machines in Houston, TX is seeking a motivated Satellite Mission Operations Intern to support the operation, training, and ongoing development of mission operations capabilities for our Altus spacecraft.

You will work alongside satellite flight controllers and spacecraft engineers to assist in operations, planning, and training, gaining hands-on experience with real-time spacecraft operations and telemetry analysis.