Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Muon Space • San Jose, CA

60d • $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in San Jose, CA. The Systems Engineering team at Muon is responsible for end-to-end system and mission design and integration, spanning from the mission formulation, through design, build, and operations! Interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish, which could involve conducting critical trade studies for a future mission, developing system-level models to predict on-orbit performance, defining a key subsystem interface, or creating the test plan for our next vehicle. Come work with the team and help design the future of our missions! Muon is a small and fast growing startup which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. As an intern, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team in a startup environment and have the chance to learn from some of the most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the industry. We're committed to offering an experience where your decisions and contributions play a pivotal role in driving Muon's success.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software).
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming or scripting language for analysis and modeling (e.g., Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, C++).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex, multi-disciplinary challenges from a first-principles perspective.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, CubeSat, Formula SAE, Solar Car)
• Knowledge of a specific satellite subsystem or domain, such as orbital mechanics, GNC, RF communications, or power systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing or system integration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of or contribute to cross-functional projects spanning hardware, software, mission operations and data delivery.
• Develop system models, simulations, and analyses to support architecture decisions, performance validation, and test campaigns.
• Define and manage system requirements, interfaces, and verification plans.
• Initiate or assist in system-level integration and test campaigns, including designing and improving test setups and procedures.
• Engage in testing and analysis activities in the lab, either on the bench or with integrated flight hardware.

Benefits

• In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance.
• We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees