Mission Operations Engineer Intern — Spaceflight Systems

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a Mission Operations Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Houston, working onsite June 1 to August 20. You will help design, build, and execute mission operations concepts, tools, and training systems, collaborating across engineering, program, and external partners.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors or advanced degree students in engineering or science with a 3.0+ GPA, who are self-motivated, capable of problem-solving in fast-paced environments, and eager to

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior or advanced degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Genuine curiosity and passion for space exploration and engineering problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission operations concepts, tools, and training systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and execute operations.
• Assist in PAM flight control team operations, procedures, and training.
• Support documentation, test plans, and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Curiosity about space exploration

Collaboration in fast-paced teams

Self-motivation and initiative

Problem-solving under ambiguity

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Engineering/Science degree candidate (Rising Junior/Senior or higher, MS/MA or PhD)

Job description

Axiom Space seeks a Mission Operations Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Houston, working onsite June 1 to August 20. You will help design, build, and execute mission operations concepts, tools, and training systems, collaborating across engineering, program, and external partners.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors or advanced degree students in engineering or science with a 3.0+ GPA, who are self-motivated, capable of problem-solving in fast-paced environments, and eager to