Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Department: Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test

Employment Type: Intern

Location: Golden, Colorado, United States

All interns will work directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects, providing tangible value to Lunar Outpost products. This internship offers a truly end-to-end experience that promotes collaboration at every stage of autonomous robotic development. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with requirements development, decomposition, and traceability to ensure customer requirements are satisfied
• Assist with planning and execution of validation and verification for customer requirements
• Learn the systems engineering lifecycle through supporting technical teams in the development, documentation, building, testing, and verification of rover subsystems, payloads, and ground systems
• Support test plan development and creation in support of V&V activities
• Support other systems engineering tasks, such as ConOps development, and interface definition between teams
• Support system and lower-level requirements management, including change control, audits, and coordination with other teams

 

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Can effectively demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, while also excelling in collaboration and teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment
• Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills under pressure and in stressful situations
• Fueled by a passion for space exploration and the boundless possibilities beyond our world

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Process
• Understanding of fundamental test and evaluation processes 
  

 

Early-June (June 7, 2027) to late August (August 20, 2027). Start and end dates are flexible with the intern's school schedule. This is an in-person internship; Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Golden, Colorado. 

 

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.