Millennium Space Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program – Radiation Effects and Spacecraft Hardening
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. This internship will cover all stages of spacecraft radiation assurance including but not limited to space environment definition, complex system and circuit analysis and EEE component testing. The intern will assist in design setup and execution of component testing, analysis of radiation effects, and management and consolidation of tests and analysis data. The tools and processes developed during this internship will be added to the intellectual property of the radiation and reliability team at MSS. Over the course of our 10-12 week internship experience you will have the opportunity to: Adding value to the EEE part radiation database. Adding value to the EEE part test assets and procedures. Coordinating software development and implementation. Participate in cross‑organizational meetings to increase organization communication
Requirements
- Majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Physics
- Sophomore or higher
- Practical lab experience test complex devices or investigation advanced topics
- Python or similar coding proficiency
- Spacecraft or space science experience preferred
- These positions must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements.
- To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.
- “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- Additionally, some positions may require the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance.
- Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above)
- Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations
- Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships
- Exceptional communication skills and interest and enthusiasm related to engineering, aerospace and a career with Boeing
- Junior or Senior class standing
Responsibilities
- Adding value to the EEE part radiation database.
- Adding value to the EEE part test assets and procedures.
- Coordinating software development and implementation.
- Participate in cross‑organizational meetings to increase organization communication
Benefits
- Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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