About the role#
Intuitive Machines is seeking a Mission Operations Intern to support the planning and preparation of lunar lander missions. You will work alongside mission operations personnel and spacecraft engineers to develop the plans, procedures, and training products required for upcoming missions. This role provides hands-on experience with complex spacecraft operations, ranging from mission planning and engineering integration to flight controller training.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of mission timelines for spacecraft activities and payload operations.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of operational procedures for lunar lander systems.
- Help translate technical requirements and spacecraft constraints into operational plans.
- Assist in the planning, scripting, and execution of flight controller training simulations.
- Develop training materials, technical documentation, and mission readiness products.
- Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to support mission objectives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Strong interest in spacecraft systems, space exploration, and mission operations.
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary technical environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new technical concepts, software tools, and operational processes.
- No previous professional work or spacecraft operations experience is required.
- Academic coursework or projects in spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, control systems, or systems engineering is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including macros or VBA, and basic programming tools is a plus.
- Experience with engineering team projects, robotics, or complex technical systems is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time intern
- Compensation: Paid position
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a space infrastructure company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2013, the firm builds spacecraft and operates infrastructure for commercial, civil, and national security clients. It maintains expertise in precision navigation and additive manufacturing. The company currently employs 711 people.
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