Mission Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Mission Operations Engineering Intern to help develop mission operations concepts, tools, and training systems for future real-time human spaceflight operations. The intern will work in a dynamic development environment with engineering teams, program teams, and external partners to define how missions are planned, trained, and executed. Projects may span Axiom’s commercial space station, EVA suits, and LTV programs.

The internship is onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas, from June 1 to August 20, 2027. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations. The position may involve access to export-controlled technical data or technology and may require additional export control screening. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet critical project milestones.

Requirements

• Be a rising junior or senior, or be pursuing an advanced degree (MS/MA or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrate curiosity and passion for space exploration and engineering problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Use good judgment to proactively solve problems and positively impact difficult challenges.
• Demonstrate organizational skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
• Demonstrate accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.
• Be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Meet applicable export-control screening requirements as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop Axiom Station or EVA integration products, including test plans, regulatory documentation, system architecture, information technology and design solutions related to operations, interface definitions, mission timelines, and procedures, collaborating with Axiom engineering teams.
• Develop operations concepts, processes, procedures, tools, console support products, group documentation, training, certification, and on-orbit procedures.
• Aid in developing operations, processes, procedures, tools, console support products, training, certification, and on-orbit procedures for the Private Astronaut Mission flight control team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern