Project Management and Systems Engineering Intern

Position: Project Management & Systems Engineering Intern

Location: Broomfield CO

Position Type: Fulltime Summer Internship

Mission: High Frontier Support the Planning Coordination and Integration of a Deep Space Mission

Were Karman a lean and ambitious space startup with a mission to push the boundaries of inspace capabilities. Our High Frontier mission requires precise coordination thoughtful systems engineering and thorough documentation to succeed. As a Project Management & Systems Engineering Intern youll gain handson experience supporting a complex aerospace mission while leaving behind deliverables that move the team forward.

The intern will split their time between Project Management tasks (i.e. schedules risk tracking documentation) and Systems Engineering tasks (i.e. requirements traceability interface definition test planning). By the end of the internship theyll have a solid grasp of how a small aerospace program or mission is coordinatedfrom concept to nearfinal designand leave behind valuable deliverables you can build upon postsummer.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

This hybrid role blends project management and systems engineering responsibilities giving you insight into how a space mission evolves from early concept through detailed design. Youll help manage schedules track risks document requirements and assist in test planningcontributing to real spacecraft development while learning the inner workings of a fastmoving space program.

This internship is ideal for a detailoriented and curious engineering student who enjoys solving organizational challenges collaborating with technical teams and building systems that enable . Youll work crossfunctionally with engineers program leads and operations to keep tasks on track and improve traceability across the mission.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management Support

• Collaborate with the team to update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Jira/Confluence identify dependencies and highlight schedule risks.
  Propose micromilestones and generate a monthly schedule health report with corrective actions.
• Maintain the programs risk register by capturing new risks and tracking mitigation status. Support the creation of a weekly Top 5 risks summary.
• Attend design and team meetings documenting action items and following up to ensure timely closure.
• Deliver a final Action Tracker and schedule/risk dashboard to summarize program status at the end of the internship.

Systems Engineering Support

• Audit and update system and subsystem requirements in Jira ensuring each requirement is traceable and has an associated verification method.
• Assist in the development or refinement of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) by gathering inputs on mechanical electrical and software interfaces.
• Draft a highlevel verification and validation plan to guide upcoming hardware and software testing.

Optional/Stretch Opportunities

• Help implement version control and documentation best practices (e.g. a document index in Confluence).
• Participate in subsystem trade studies or testing campaigns contributing to both planning and .
• Automate Jira GitLab or Confluence reporting dashboards if you bring a scripting or software background.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship you will:

• Understand how to manage project schedules track risks and coordinate tasks in an aerospace setting.
• Learn the fundamentals of systems engineering including requirements traceability and interface definition.
• Gain experience working crossfunctionally on a real spacecraft development team.
• Deliver concrete documentation plans and tools that contribute to mission success beyond your internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in engineering physics computer science or a related technical field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira Confluence or similar project management platforms is a plus
• A passion for space and a drive to learn by doing

Additional Information

We Offer

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $20.00 $25.00 per hour in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

Location & Work Environment

This position is fulltime inperson at our offices & lab in Broomfield CO. If you reside in locations outside of daily commuting distance you will be considered however no relocation or travel assistance will be provided by Karman for this position. This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein you may be provided with a public work station (cubicle) or private offices. In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job you will be required to view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars conferences meetings events or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. Karman reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices

Karman is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact .