Intern C, Space Operations Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL, offers an Intern, Space Operations Engineering role to support engineering teams in developing, testing, and evaluating complex space systems. Under close supervision, you will assist with requirements analysis, design support, test planning, and documentation.

You will gain hands-on experience with engineering tools, scripting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, preparing presentations and technical reports for internal and external

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (see qualifications).
• Exposure to scripting or programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar.
• Experience with systems tools or modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of operational analyses and concepts of operations documents.
• Assist with design and implementation planning for system development activities.
• Develop test plans and cases to support verification and validation efforts.
• Document test results from lab, system, or field tests.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across systems, software, hardware, and test.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Requirements analysis

System modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

STK

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Intern, Space Operations Engineering

Job Code: 43520

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Space Operations Engineering Intern will provide technical support to engineering teams engaged in the development, integration, test, and evaluation of complex systems. Under close supervision, the intern will assist with space operations engineering activities across program lifecycle, including requirements analysis, concept development, design support, test planning, execution, and documentation. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying engineering principles, technical tools, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

• Support the development of operational analyses and concept of operations documentation
• Assist with design and implementation planning for system and subsystem development activities
• Help develop test plans, procedures, and test cases to support verification and validation efforts
• Participate in laboratory, system, and/or field testing activities and document test results
• Use software tools, scripting, and software/hardware troubleshooting techniques to support engineering tasks
• Assist with the analysis of system requirements derived from end users, stakeholders, and higher-level system needs
• Support the development and evaluation of system designs, architectures, and technical solutions
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other technical documentation to communicate plans, status, and results to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, software, hardware, test, and project engineering personnel
• Perform assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Assist in the development of checklist, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in Space Operations Command and Control (C2) activities

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing aBachelor's or Master'sdegreein Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field at an accredited university.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to requirements analysis, system modeling, integration, or test activities
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar
• Experience with Systems Tool Kit (STK), Level 2 and 3
• Prior internship, academic project, laboratory, or team-based engineering experience

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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