Mission Operations Engineering Intern
About The Position
At Reflect, you will be expected to move fast, have a lot of ownership and, most importantly, be able to effect change. If this excites you, we are interested in hearing about your best work and accomplishments across any domain and from any points in your life. About the Role Reflect Orbital believes that talent is talent regardless of experience. If you seek an opportunity to solve hard problems and advance humanity, Reflect Orbital can offer that experience. During your internship at Reflect Orbital you will be given as much responsibility as our full-time team-members. You work will contribute to directly to the success of our flying constellation. Ideal candidates for internships will be comfortable facing challenges with no known solution, willing to be hands-on individual contributors, and able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks in-person at our Hawthorne, CA office. We encourage all motivated and excellent candidates to apply regardless of the specific set of requirements you meet.
Requirements
- You are able to work full-time onsite
- You are enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in aerospace engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering or related engineering field
- You're capable of incredibly scrappy solutions, but also have experience building & shipping complex and high quality solutions when the problem requires it
- You're both capable of working highly independently, but you know when to seek guidance
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem interactions
- Understanding of orbital mechanics fundamentals
- Programming and scripting skills (Python preferred)
- Experience using data analysis to troubleshoot or characterize complex systems
- Familiarity with mission control software, RF systems, or ground station operations is a plus (e.g. university CubeSat operations or amateur radio)
- Sound judgment and composure in real-time, high-pressure environments
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (e.g. extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
Responsibilities
- Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components
- Build complete tools and testing setups, with an emphasis on fully completing and shipping your work
- Prototype and iterate rapidly
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Healthy lunches provided daily
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
