Astrodynamics Intern

Job Description

Astrodynamics Intern | Millennium Space Systems

The Tone:
This is a 10-12 week full-time internship at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, located onsite at their facilities. Millennium Space Systems is an agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Interns will contribute to missions that have a direct impact on global security through critical applications such as missile warning and Earth observation. The company fosters a culture that is curious, bold, and innovative, encouraging risks and the exploration of new technologies. This role challenges the status quo, influencing change, and allows interns to witness the tangible results of collective efforts with every satellite launch.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Onsite, company facilities
• Pay: $21.15–$30.77 hourly
• Team: Dedicated astrodynamics team
• Mission: Enhance and expand in-house modeling and simulation capabilities for vital mission analysis tasks.
• Tech Stack: MATLAB, Python, GMAT

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support vital mission analysis tasks across various programs alongside experienced engineers.
• Expand and enhance the test coverage of in-house astrodynamics software by writing unit test functions using Matlab and Python.
• Improve and optimize existing modeling and simulation tools and assist in developing new astrodynamics tools and demonstrations.
• Develop illustrative examples, tutorials, and automated test suites for core astrodynamics tools.
• Present your work, demonstrating acquired hands-on experience in areas like orbital mechanics, maneuver planning, and constellation design, to the engineering team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an Aerospace Engineering or equivalent major from a college or university, with an expected graduation date on or after August 2026. This is an early career internship position.
• Experience: Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026, coupled with experience using GMAT for astrodynamics tasks.
• Skills: Proficiency with MATLAB and Python. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance, as well as willing to apply for and maintain one. U.S. Person status (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required.
• Bonus: A strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above), exceptional organizational and collaboration skills demonstrated through leadership roles, significant technical project or research experience, and a strong interest in engineering, aerospace, and a career with Boeing.