Mission Architecture Intern (Summer 2027)

Telemetry Today LLC; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space, founded in 2021, is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our advanced, integrated technology stack supports faster time-to-orbit and enhanced constellation sensing.

The Woodbridge site hosts on-site internships in a dynamic, fast-growing company. Summer internships are full-time, May–September, located in Woodbridge, VA, with opportunities to contribute to mission planning, toolbox

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills.
• Dedication to drawing conclusions based on the most important factors and data available.
• Software skills in Python, Julia, Matlab, C, C++.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.
• Willingness to travel to Muon and customer facilities to support in-person meetings and presentations (<20%)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of or contribute to the constellation solutions or simulation tool development.
• Conduct analysis and writing technical reports to support both roadmap development and responses to customers RFI’s and RFP’s
• Leverage software tools and/or writing code to explore engineering trade studies and answer system design questions.

Skills

Python

Julia

Matlab

C

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD

Job description

Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in Woodbridge, VA.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of or contribute to the constellation solutions or simulation tool development.
• Conduct analysis and writing technical reports to support both roadmap development and responses to customers RFI’s and RFP’s
• Leverage software tools and/or writing code to explore engineering trade studies and answer system design questions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
• Dedication to drawing conclusions based on the most important factors and data available
• Software skills in one or more of Python, Julia, Matlab, C, C++
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
• Willingness to travel to Muon and customer facilities to support in-person meetings and presentations (<20%)

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, solar car, etc.)
• Experience with proposal writing or working with customers
• Experience supporting science teams to develop missions
• Spacecraft and/or constellation design, build or operations experience

Pay range

Bachelor's $40/hour

Master's $45/hour

PhD $50/hour

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.