Firefly Aerospace
Internship - Mission Operations (Spacecraft) - Spring 2027
Cedar Park, TX · Internship · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program at an accredited four-year university or college, or a recent graduate.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR.
About the job
Supports spacecraft mission operations for the Blue Ghost lunar lander and Elytra orbital vehicle by developing procedures, tests, simulations, and operational workflows.
What you'll do
- Develop and test flight procedures and operational checklists.
- Prepare and validate simulations and mission rehearsals, including ground-system configuration and scenario and automation checks.
- Support ground-system requirements verification, test plans, workflow documentation, and focused tools for flight operations.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program at an accredited four-year college or university, or a recent graduate.
- Interest in spacecraft operations, ground control systems, or simulation environments.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
- Comfort with Linux/command-line environments; able to follow structured processes and collaborate.
Nice to have
- Experience with CubeSat or small satellite projects.
- Exposure to ground systems, simulators, or mission operations tools; familiarity with scripting, automation, or documentation tools.
Tools
Python, MATLAB, Linux
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