2027 Project Management Summer Internship Verified today
About the Role
Join Advanced Space's Project Management team as a Summer Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the execution of complex aerospace and space-related projects. You'll work alongside experienced technical staff who provide mentorship throughout your internship, contributing to projects involving schedule development, cost and budget tracking, technical risk management, project planning, and cross-functional coordination.
This internship is ideal for students interested in aerospace project execution, program management, technical project planning, risk management, and working at the intersection of engineering and business.
What You'll Do
- Support aerospace project execution initiatives focused on project planning, schedule management, cost tracking, risk management, and project execution
- Contribute to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects, full end-to-end mission development, and project process improvement
- Support project schedule development and maintenance, budget and cost monitoring, and technical risk identification and tracking
- Assist with cross-functional coordination between technical teams and project stakeholders
- Present project results through technical reports, presentations, and documentation
You Should Have
- Currently pursuing a degree in Project Management, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Foundational understanding of aerospace project formulation and execution
- Completed coursework in aerospace systems, systems engineering, spacecraft design, orbital mechanics, project management, or related field
- Ability to identify technical risks by reviewing project documentation or participating in technical reviews
- Understanding of clear and concise requirements definition
- Familiarity with project scheduling concepts or project schedule software tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well in team environments and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bonus Experience
- Project management or project scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar tools)
- Aerospace or spacecraft development projects
- Systems engineering processes
- Risk management or risk tracking
- Requirements management
- Cost estimation or budget tracking
- SBIR or government-funded research and development programs
- Mission development or systems integration
- Technical writing or project reporting
- Previous internship, research, or project experience in aerospace
About Advanced Space
Advanced Space enables sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE mission and Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive internship compensation: $20-29/hour
- Housing stipend
- Mentorship and guidance from technical staff
- Opportunities to contribute to research projects tied to active space missions
- Collaborative work environment at Westminster, Colorado headquarters
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident/green card holder, or protected individual)
- Must be able to work in-person at Westminster, CO office
- Application deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm MT