Space Mission Operations Intern — Summer 2027

Blue Canyon Technologies; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Canyon Technologies is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Mission Operations Engineer Intern for its Summer in Space Internship program in Lafayette, CO. This paid 11-week internship runs May 25, 2027 through August 10, 2027, requiring enrollment in fall 2027 and ongoing pursuit of an engineering degree.

The role involves developing mission operation concepts, documentation, and real-time spacecraft command & control, with 40-hour weeks and no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree from a four-year university.
• Must be working towards a degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software or equivalent.
• At start of internship, must have completed ≥2 years of college coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to mission operations concept and flight product development.
• Create mission operations documentation, procedures, command scripts and timelines.
• Support integrated system level testing of flight and ground segments.
• Support the creation of training documentation.
• Perform and/or assist with real-time spacecraft/payload command and control during launch and early orbit.
• Perform trending and analysis of spacecraft/payload performance and assist with anomaly investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical

Learning

Communication

Leadership

Education

Aerospace Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Software or related

Job description

Blue Canyon Technologies is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Mission Operations Engineer Intern for its Summer in Space Internship program in Lafayette, CO. This paid 11-week internship runs May 25, 2027 through August 10, 2027, requiring enrollment in fall 2027 and ongoing pursuit of an engineering degree.

The role involves developing mission operation concepts, documentation, and real-time spacecraft command & control, with 40-hour weeks and no relocation assistance.