Mission Integration Engineer Internship (Spring or Summer 2027) Verified today
About the Role
Join Apex's Mission Integration team as an intern supporting spacecraft programs. You'll work on system-level mission planning and integration activities, gaining exposure to end-to-end mission architecture, customer requirements, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. This role approaches complex mission challenges from a systems perspective, with focus on reliability, performance, and mission success.
What You'll Do
- Support mission architecture definition across spacecraft, launch vehicle, and operations elements
- Assist with mission analysis tasks such as orbital mechanics, deployment concepts, and trajectory trade studies
- Help generate and maintain mission-specific technical budgets (mass, power, data, pointing, etc.)
- Support requirements analysis, verification, and validation activities
- Assist in developing technical documentation, interface definitions, and integration procedures
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to ensure system compatibility
- Participate in internal design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions
- Learn how technical risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated at the system level
You'll be assigned a mission-focused project that contributes directly to real spacecraft programs. A dedicated mentor from the Mission Integration team will guide you, and you'll participate in technical learning sessions on satellite systems, launch environments, and mission operations.
Requirements
- Graduating Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
- Pursuing BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Strong interest in spacecraft systems, mission design, and space operations
- Coursework or project experience in orbital mechanics, space systems, or systems engineering preferred
- Familiarity with 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
- U.S. Person status required due to access to export-controlled data
Commitment
Internship runs 10-12 weeks starting March 2027 or June 2027. Full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) options available. Full-time interns should be available to pause or adjust academic commitments for the duration. Part-time interns must maintain consistent availability during standard business hours.
Compensation
$45/hour