Mission Operations Engineering Intern

About the role

Reflect Orbital offers an internship where you will take on responsibilities comparable to full‑time team members, contributing directly to the success of its flying constellation. You will work on spacecraft component design, testing, and rapid prototyping in an onsite, fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of novel spacecraft components.
• Build complete tools and testing setups, ensuring they are fully completed and shipped.
• Prototype and iterate rapidly to meet mission needs.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in aerospace, software, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Able to work full‑time onsite for a minimum of 12 weeks in Hawthorne, CA.
• Comfortable tackling challenges with no known solution and working independently while knowing when to seek guidance.

Required skills

• Python programming and scripting.
• Data analysis for troubleshooting complex systems.
• Experience with mission control software, RF systems, or ground station operations (e.g., CubeSat or amateur radio).

What we offer

• Generous paid time off.
• Healthy lunches provided daily.