Mission Integration Engineer Internship

About the Role

We are seeking talented engineering students to work closely with Apex’s Mission Integration team for an exciting internship opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about space systems, eager to understand how spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems come together, and motivated to learn how real missions are designed, integrated, and flown.

As a Mission Integration Engineer Intern, you will support system-level mission planning and integration activities across active programs. You’ll gain exposure to end-to-end mission architecture, customer requirements, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to approach complex mission challenges from a systems perspective, with a focus on reliability, performance, and mission success.

Internship Experience at Apex

During the internship program at Apex, you’ll gain hands-on experience and meaningful professional growth. You’ll be assigned a mission-focused summer project that allows you to contribute directly to real spacecraft programs. Throughout the project, you’ll work closely with a dedicated mentor from the Mission Integration team while participating in technical learning sessions designed to deepen your understanding of satellite systems, launch environments, and mission operations. You’ll also connect with fellow interns and Apex engineers through community events and team activities, making this a well-rounded experience designed to launch your career in aerospace systems engineering.

Mission Integration Engineering: Internship Focus

Mission Integration Engineer Interns will assist with system-level mission integration activities across spacecraft programs. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting mission architecture definition across spacecraft, launch vehicle, and operations elements
• Assisting with mission analysis tasks such as orbital mechanics, deployment concepts, and trajectory trade studies
• Helping generate and maintain mission-specific technical budgets (mass, power, data, pointing, etc.)
• Supporting requirements analysis, verification, and validation activities
• Assisting in the development of technical documentation, interface definitions, and integration procedures
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to ensure system compatibility
• Participating in internal design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions
• Learning how technical risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated at the system level

This role emphasizes systems thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and clear technical communication.

Requirements

• Graduating in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in spacecraft systems, mission design, and space operations
• Coursework or project experience related to orbital mechanics, space systems, or systems engineering preferred
• Familiarity with tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, or similar analysis tools is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively in a team environment
• U.S. Person status required due to access to export-controlled data

Commitment

This internship will begin in March 2027 or June 2027 and offers both full-time (40 hours/week) and part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) options.

• Full-time interns should be available to pause or adjust academic commitments (such as taking a semester off or enrolling part-time) for the duration of the 10–12 week program
• Part-time interns must maintain consistent availability during standard business hours to collaborate with their teams

Compensation

$45/hour