Space Team Intern

HawkEye 360; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

HawkEye360 is seeking 2027 Summer Interns on the Space Team to design, build, and test small satellites delivering RF geospatial analytics. You will work hands-on with our engineering team to contribute to design, manufacturing, test, and operations of our spacecraft.

The role requires a strong technical background, fast learning, and collaboration. You will gain experience across spaceflight software, hardware design, and modeling, with an emphasis on real-world problems and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in CS, EE, ME, aerospace, or related field.
• Experience solving engineering problems outside class (internships, projects, research).
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Matlab.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in-person in Herndon, VA for the 10–12 week internship.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Desirable: experience with lab hardware and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Learn from the engineering team and apply knowledge to real-world problems.
• Contribute to spacecraft flight software, electrical hardware design, integration, and test, or modeling and simulation.
• Verify, document, and communicate the results of your work.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Matlab

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in CS/EE/ME/AE

Tools

Git

Linux

CAD (NX)

Job description

HawkEye360 is seeking 2027 Summer Internson the Space Team. The Space Team's mission is to design, build, and test small commercial satellites that deliver revolutionary RF geospatial analytics.

You will work hands-on alongside our engineering team to contribute directly to the design, manufacturing, test, and operations of our spacecraft. This role requires a strong technical background, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Learn from our engineering team and apply your knowledge to solving real-world problems
• Depending on your skills and interests, contribute directly to one or more of the following areas:
  • Spacecraft flight software
  • Spacecraft electrical hardware design, integration, and test
  • Spacecraft mechanical hardware design, integration, and test
  • Spacecraft modeling and simulation (in areas such as guidance, navigation, and control (GNC); thermal; and radio frequency (RF) engineering)
• Verify, document, and communicate the results of your work

Your skills and qualifications: Essential education and experience:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Experience applying engineering skills to solve complex problems outside the classroom, such as through previous internships, club projects, and/or academic research work.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, C/C++, or Matlab
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work in-person in our Herndon, VA office for the full 10-12-week internship.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a lab environment around sensitive hardware.
• Experience with the Linux operating system.
• Knowledge of git or other version control tools.
• Experience with spacecraft hardware and/or flight software.
• Knowledge of software tools specific to your area of interest, such as CAD (NX, Solidworks, Fusion360, or similar), orbit simulation (STK, Orekit), embedded Linux development (Yocto/OpenEmbedded), PCB design (Altium, KiCad, or similar) etc.
• Knowledge of hardware tools specific to your area of interest, such as electrical test equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes), manufacturing equipment (3D printers, mills, lathes), RF test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers) etc.
• Interest in working in the space industry after graduation.

Hourly Rate: starts at $25/hour, depending on class year and experience level

Company Overview:

HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.