Satellite Systems Engineering Intern — Real Projects & In-Office

Iridium Satellite LLC; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Iridium Satellite LLC is offering an internship in Systems & Mission Operations to support real-time satellite operations, ground systems, and engineering projects during an 11-week program from May 18, 2027 to July 30, 2027.

You will collaborate with engineers, operations staff, and leadership, developing skills in systems analysis, software development, and satellite operations workflows while gaining hands-on experience across mission operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on exposure to satellite mission operations and systems engineering.
• Experience with linux/unix and scripting for operations.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time satellite operations and ground system workflows.
• Develop or update software tools and procedures for mission operations.
• Conduct system analyses, simulations, and engineering investigations.
• Assist with requirements management, documentation, and technical reporting.
• Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies for satellites, ground systems, or software tools.
• Contribute to test planning, integration, and validation of mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify risks and implement solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

MATLAB

Perl

Linux/Unix

JIRA

GIT

Bamboo

Satellite operations

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree student

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Space Systems Engineering

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Bamboo

Job description

Iridium Satellite LLC is offering an internship in Systems & Mission Operations to support real-time satellite operations, ground systems, and engineering projects during an 11-week program from May 18, 2027 to July 30, 2027.

You will collaborate with engineers, operations staff, and leadership, developing skills in systems analysis, software development, and satellite operations workflows while gaining hands-on experience across mission operations.