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Build and test flight hardware and software—not just simulations. You’ll work on phased-array payloads, SATCOM terminals, and our fully integrated satellite.
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Build and test flight hardware and software—not just simulations. You’ll work on phased-array payloads, SATCOM terminals, and our fully integrated satellite.
Students pursuing Electrical Engineering, RF or Microwave Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Systems Engineering, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics.
For business and operations internships, we also consider majors in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Operations Management, Human Resources (for example, HR Management or Organizational Psychology), Information Systems or Data Analytics, and Communications.
You thrive in a fast paced environment and want real responsibility on programs that ship.
You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in your chosen field while contributing to meaningful projects in a rapidly evolving aerospace and satellite communications industry. Through mentorship, developmental feedback, and real-world collaboration, you’ll build valuable industry experience and a clear understanding of how multidisciplinary teams bring complex systems to life.
May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026 (12 weeks).
October through December.
Yes, a competitive hourly rate.
Austin, TX (HQ); Westminster, CO; El Segundo, CA; Milton Keynes, UK. All roles are onsite due to lab/range access.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
See each listing for role-specific eligibility.
Our interview process begins with a resume review, followed by a brief conversation with a recruiter. Next, you’ll have a technical interview to discuss your skills and problem-solving approach, and finally, a conversation with the hiring manager to learn more about the team and role.
RF and Antennas (AESA); Digital/SDR/FPGA; Embedded and Flight Software; Spacecraft and Avionics; Systems; Electronics and Power Electronics; Mechanical; Terminals andGround (Skylark); Manufacturing and Test (AS9100); Advanced Projects; Finance; Supply Chain, HR; and more.
You’ll gain hands-on experience contributing to real aerospace and communications projects across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions—building industry-relevant skills in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
Strong signals include hands-on engineering projects (capstone, lab builds, competitions, open source), involvement in school organizations or technical teams, and passion and willingness to learn. Technical fundamentals also help but are position specific.
Yes. Prioritize your top 1 to 2 roles and tailor your resume to each.
Limited flexibility for academic calendars; note constraints in your application.
Yes. Our internship program is designed as a pathway to return offers and full-time roles. We use internships to provide meaningful space-industry experience and to identify top performers we can invite back to continue working with the team.
Yes, a pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.
No relocation assistance is offered.
No. We don’t provide housing.