Space Systems Engineering Intern

CesiumAstro, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite internship

Competitive compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join space hardware programs. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, RF and test teams to develop requirements, define interfaces, and perform system-level analysis and trade studies.

You will gain hands-on experience in model-based systems engineering, MBSE tools (Cameo, SysML), and hardware/software integration, with assignments matched to interests and project needs. Onsite, paid internship.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software), Physics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
• Targeting rising juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Practical experience working with space systems through coursework, internships, clubs, or research.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who works well with cross-functional groups and adapts quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to contribute to the success of our projects.
• You will support requirements development, interface definition, system-level analysis, trade studies, integration planning, and test execution.
• Specific assignments will be matched based on your interests and active program needs.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, RF, and test teams to define and verify system concepts.

Skills

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering/Physics

Tools

Cameo

SysML

Job description

CesiumAstro, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join space hardware programs. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, RF and test teams to develop requirements, define interfaces, and perform system-level analysis and trade studies.

You will gain hands-on experience in model-based systems engineering, MBSE tools (Cameo, SysML), and hardware/software integration, with assignments matched to interests and project needs. Onsite, paid internship.