Project Management Intern

Capella Space•Louisville, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Management Intern to support planning, coordination, and execution of ongoing projects. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to assist in organizing project schedules, tracking progress, identifying risks/opportunities, and ensuring alignment with technical and strategic goals. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects that advance novel on-orbit capabilities. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to mentoring and developing emerging professionals.

Requirements

Interest in project management, engineering, aerospace, or technology fields
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working with both technical and non-technical team members
Basic problem-solving skills and willingness to learn data-driven decision making
Familiarity with (or interest in learning) project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Confluence
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment
Currently attending a degree program and available to work full time for 10 weeks outside of the university academic term.
In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Support project managers with planning, execution, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Assist in maintaining project schedules, task trackers, and status reports across multiple development efforts
Help gather and organize project requirements, risks, and dependencies
Participate in cross-functional meetings and record action items, decisions, and follow-ups
Contribute to maintaining project budgets by assisting with data entry, tracking updates, and reporting
Draft clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Help translate technical information into structured work plans or task lists
Support project teams in identifying blockers, risks, and opportunities
Gain exposure to various project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
Take initiative on assigned tasks and work effectively in a fast-moving environment