Engineering Intern

Job Description

About York Space Systems

York Space Systems was founded with a mission to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, thereby transforming and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York stands as one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms.

York’s comprehensive Space Segment Solution encompasses spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations. This integrated approach allows customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to achieve orbit rapidly and responsively. We are actively looking to expand our talented team across the board.

The Engineering Internship Program

The ideal York Engineering intern is a highly motivated, proactive individual who is passionate about learning and excited to contribute to real-world space hardware and active missions. Each York Space Systems intern will have the unique opportunity to work on live York missions while participating in a tailored engineering training program.

• Interns are provided with a dedicated Senior Engineer as a mentor.
• Each intern is assigned a scope-bound project that is challenging yet achievable within the program’s duration.
• York encourages applicants to indicate their preferred engineering discipline(s) to gain a firsthand experience of working at York and discovering their passion within the space industry.

Successful candidates will be high energy, adaptable, eager to learn, and demonstrate a profound passion for space!

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the operations of a high-fidelity spacecraft.
• Operate multiple on-orbit spacecraft, ensuring their health, safety, and the execution of mission objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering subject matter experts to maintain spacecraft subsystem health, execute commissioning and mission activities, and troubleshoot anomalies.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and tool development.
• Execute a time-bound, well-defined project that provides high value to York.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, management, and customers to ensure projects are completed to the required standards.
• Proactively identify risks and formulate contingency plans.
• Communicate openly with the team about challenges, failures, and successes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a 4-year engineering degree program at an accredited university.
• Must have completed at least the Freshman year of the degree program.
• Ability to commit to full-time on-site work for the duration of the Internship (40+ hours/week).
• Willingness to work a shift schedule, supporting 24/7 operations.
• Strong communication skills, a great team player, and a dedicated hard worker.
• A self-starter and self-motivated individual with a strong hunger to learn.
• Demonstrated interest in spacecraft and space systems.
• An interest in full-time employment at York Space Systems after graduation.
• Willing and able to work in our Greenwood Village, CO office (this is not a remote internship).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the following languages and operating systems: Python, C, SQL, Linux.
• Experienced in data-driven processes and operations to establish autonomous solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in a team environment.
• Familiarity with procedures, anomaly documentation, and debugging.
• Active security clearance.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401K plan.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.