Space Systems Production & Logistics Intern (Summer 2027)

Axiom Space; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human spaceflight, seeks engineering interns for onsite work in Houston, TX. You will engage in manufacturing planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize hardware readiness for flight and ground support activities.

The internship runs June 1 to August 20, providing exposure to ERP/MES/MRP systems, BOM management, and production scheduling while developing problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior or Advanced Degree (MS/MA or Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, inventory management fields preferred
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office tools (data analysis, predictive analytics, automation, data visualization, pivot table creation, dashboards, etc.) highly desired
• Experience utilizing Siemens MES systems desired

Responsibilities

• Track material status, production progress, and assist in resolving basic scheduling issues
• Collect, analyze, and interpret hardware data to forecast baseline hardware inventory requirements for flight, training, and ground support hardware and implement plans for procurement and/or production
• Monitor the hardware production schedule, ensuring all commitments are met while identifying and proactively mitigating risks to ground and flight support schedules
• Monitor testing, training and flight event support schedule to ensure hardware is prepared and available to support all events
• Support hardware supportability analysis for event support utilizing predictive analysis tools for prompt responses to customer support requests
• Track work authorization packages in support of manufacturing, processing, and testing activities to ensure timely delivery and work order closure by maintaining accountability logs, records, and indices as required
• Support cross-functional collaboration across the organization to promptly investigate and resolve matters related to manufacturing and/or processing issues to mitigate schedule impacts
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define, develop, and document processes, and workflows and refine established processes for cost-effective and efficient hardware management practices from initial production to long-term sustainment
• Assist with creating and maintaining hardware production schedules, work orders, and bills of material (BOMs) in ERP/MES/MRP systems, ensuring configuration integrity and on-time deliveries
• Analyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with configuration management and documentation requirements
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Skills

Space passion

Growth mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Systems thinking

Education

MS/MA/PhD in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics

GPA 3.0+

Aerospace/manufacturing/inventory management experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Siemens MES

Job description

Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human spaceflight, seeks engineering interns for onsite work in Houston, TX. You will engage in manufacturing planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize hardware readiness for flight and ground support activities.

The internship runs June 1 to August 20, providing exposure to ERP/MES/MRP systems, BOM management, and production scheduling while developing problem-solving and communication skills in a fast-paced aerospace environment.