Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to support systems engineering activities across its spaceflight hardware and ground systems programs. Working under the mentorship of experienced systems engineers, the intern may be assigned to an EVA/spacesuit, station, or ground systems team. Activities include requirements definition and traceability, interface management, system architecture development, verification and validation planning, test planning and execution support, and integrated performance assessments and trade studies. The intern documents engineering products, presents findings and status updates, collaborates with cross-functional teams, communicates progress and issues to stakeholders and leadership, and helps apply agile development methodologies throughout the project lifecycle. This is a temporary, project-based internship running 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 work is generally in an office environment, though tasks may involve work inside or outside. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet critical project milestones.

Requirements

Be a rising junior, senior, or graduate student (MS/MA or Ph.D.) pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Have strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Demonstrate curiosity and passion for space exploration and complex systems problem-solving.
Be able to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Be self-motivated and able to take initiative on assigned tasks.
Have a track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Use good judgment to problem-solve proactively and positively impact challenging work.
Demonstrate organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
Be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Meet export-control screening eligibility requirements, if additional screening is required for access to controlled technical data or technology.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering principles, such as requirements, architecture, or verification.
Exposure to requirements management or MBSE tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo through coursework or personal projects.
Familiarity with basic engineering analysis or modeling tools such as MATLAB.
Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience, such as participation in a design team or robotics club.

Responsibilities

Support systems engineering activities for an assigned subsystem or component under the mentorship of experienced systems engineers.
Assist with requirements definition, documentation, and traceability for an assigned system or subsystem.
Support interface control and management activities, including identifying and documenting interface definitions.
Support system architecture development.
Assist with verification and validation planning, including test plan development and execution.
Support integrated performance assessments and trade studies under guidance.
Document systems engineering products, such as requirements, test plans, and analysis results, for internal review.
Present findings and status updates to the assigned team.
Depending on assignment, support systems engineering activities for EVA/spacesuit systems, station systems, or ground systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project objectives.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Implement agile development methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.