Spacecraft Systems Integration Intern

Speedrun Talent Network; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO

401(k)

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Office Playa Vista

Stock options

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer Intern to work closely with the Mission Integration team on end-to-end satellite programs.

You'll assist with system-level mission planning, interface definitions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across spacecraft, launch, and ground elements. The internship runs in March 2027 or June 2027, offers full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) options, and includes a hands-on summer project with mentorship to build

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 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

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

BS or MS in Aerospace Eng / Mechanical Eng / Electrical Eng

Tools

Python

MATLAB

STK

GMAT

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer Intern to work closely with the Mission Integration team on end-to-end satellite programs.

You'll assist with system-level mission planning, interface definitions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across spacecraft, launch, and ground elements. The internship runs in March 2027 or June 2027, offers full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) options, and includes a hands-on summer project with mentorship to build