2027 Systems Engineering Summer Internship

Advanced Space 2027 Summer Internship Onsite

Were going to the Moon. Think youve got what it takes

About the Role

At Advanced Space were enabling humanitys return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. Were looking for a 2027 Systems Engineering Summer Intern to join our Systems Engineering team and gain hands-on experience supporting the development and execution of complex space missions.

As a Systems Engineering Intern youll work alongside experienced technical staff who will provide mentorship and guidance throughout your internship. Youll contribute to projects involving system requirements mission and system architecture interface definition engineering trade studies system-level analysis and integration verification and validation activities.

This internship is ideal for students interested in systems engineering spacecraft and mission development engineering analysis system architecture and multidisciplinary technical problem-solving. Youll have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge while gaining experience supporting real-world space missions.

About Advanced Space

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration development and settlement of space through innovative software mission services and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASAs CAPSTONE mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRLs Oracle mission were helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial civil and national security customers.

Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly collaborate across disciplines and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If youre passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space youll fit right in.

What Youll Actually Do

Support systems engineering initiatives.

Work alongside technical staff on summer projects focused on spacecraft and mission systems development system architecture requirements analysis and integration.

Gain hands-on experience with systems engineering practices.

Support projects involving:

• Developing and managing system requirements
• Supporting mission and system architecture studies
• Assisting with interface definition and coordination across subsystems
• Performing engineering trade studies and system-level analyses
• Supporting integration verification and validation activities
• Contributing to systems engineering processes throughout the mission lifecycle
• Preparing technical documentation and materials for reviews and presentations

Apply engineering concepts to real space missions.

Gain exposure to:

• Systems engineering and system decomposition
• Requirements development and management
• Spacecraft and mission system architecture
• Interface definition and control
• Engineering trade studies
• Modeling and simulation
• Integration verification and validation
• Technical reviews and systems documentation

Share your work and findings.

Present project results through technical reports presentations documentation and discussions with members of the Systems Engineering team.

Who Thrives Here

• You are currently pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or another related technical discipline.
• You have a foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts including requirements interfaces system decomposition and system lifecycle processes.
• You have familiarity with spacecraft and/or mission systems through coursework laboratory work research or project experience.
• You have completed coursework relevant to engineering design flight dynamics control systems mechanics electronics embedded systems software engineering programming modeling and simulation orbital mechanics systems engineering or senior design/capstone projects.
• You are interested in applying classroom concepts to real-world space mission development and operations.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• You are curious collaborative and excited to learn from experienced aerospace engineers.

Bonus Points if You Have Experience With

• Requirements management tools or processes
• Systems architecture development
• Interface definition and control
• Engineering trade studies
• Modeling and simulation
• Integration verification and validation
• Spacecraft or mission systems
• Embedded systems or flight software
• Control systems or flight dynamics
• Orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
• Technical reviews and systems documentation
• Python MATLAB or other engineering analysis tools
• Previous aerospace research internship or senior design/capstone experience

Success is Measured By

• Successfully contributing to meaningful systems engineering and space mission projects.
• Applying engineering knowledge to support real-world spacecraft and mission development.
• Developing technical skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.
• Supporting effective requirements architecture analysis and integration activities.
• Communicating technical findings clearly through presentations and documentation.
• Building a stronger foundation for a future career in systems engineering and space mission development.

Why Join Advanced Space

• Gain hands-on experience supporting real missions to the Moon and beyond.
• Work alongside engineers solving some of the most challenging problems in space exploration.
• Apply classroom knowledge to real aerospace projects.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced technical staff.
• Be part of a team thats passionate about delivering innovation to orbitand beyond.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive internship compensation: $26$35/hour
• Housing stipend
• Mentorship and guidance from technical staff
• Opportunities to contribute to research projects directly tied to active space missions
• Collaborative work environment at our Westminster Colorado headquarters

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants 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 our Westminster CO office.
• Applications will be evaluated and interviewed on a rolling basis. Final deadline: Monday November 2 2026 at 11:59 pm MT.

Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.