Space Systems Mission Integration Intern

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking engineering students for a Mission Integration Engineer Intern role. You will work with the Mission Integration team on system-level mission planning across spacecraft programs, learning how spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems come together to enable missions.

You'll gain hands-on experience through a summer project, partner with a mentor, and join technical learning sessions to deepen understanding of satellite systems, launch environments, and mission operations.

Qualifications

• Graduating in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in spacecraft systems, mission design, and space operations.
• Coursework or project experience related to orbital mechanics, space systems, or systems engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, or similar analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively in a team environment.
• U.S. Person status required due to access to export‑controlled data

Responsibilities

• Supporting mission architecture definition across spacecraft, launch vehicle, and operations elements
• Assisting with mission analysis tasks such as orbital mechanics, deployment concepts, and trajectory trade studies
• Helping generate and maintain mission‑specific technical budgets (mass, power, data, pointing, etc.)
• Supporting requirements analysis, verification, and validation activities
• Assisting in the development of technical documentation, interface definitions, and integration procedures
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to ensure system compatibility
• Participating in internal design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions
• Learning how technical risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated at the system level

Skills

Strong interest in spacecraft systems

Team collaboration

Clear technical communication

US Person status

Education

BS or MS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

GMAT

Job description

Apex is seeking engineering students for a Mission Integration Engineer Intern role. You will work with the Mission Integration team on system-level mission planning across spacecraft programs, learning how spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems come together to enable missions.

You'll gain hands-on experience through a summer project, partner with a mentor, and join technical learning sessions to deepen understanding of satellite systems, launch environments, and mission operations.