Description
Summer 2027 Full-Time Internship
Are you ready to take your career out of this world and beyond? Orbion Space Technology seeks extraordinary students to join us for an engineering internship located in Houghton, MI for the Summer of 2027. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you’re a great candidate for our internship opportunity.
*Interviews will start in December 2026*
Responsibilities:
- The responsibility of this position will require an individual to work with a team of engineers to define requirements and can test and implement solutions independently
- Evaluate and analyze data, conduct experiments, develop models and simulations and document processes and results
- The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and able to manage multiple assignments
Minimum Requirements:
- Must meet definition of US Person
- Must be currently enrolled at a college or university and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an aerospace, engineering, physics, or math discipline
- 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory or personal or team project experience is applicable)
- Ability to communicate effectively and work together with other team members to creatively solve problems are key skills that will lead to success in this position
- Ability to be detail oriented and able to manage multiple assignments
Preferred Qualifications:
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- 6+ months’ experience applying technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds loads from floor level to chest level
- Frequently move about office to access file cabinets, inventory, office machinery, etc.
- Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment
- Fine motor skills required for minute adjustments or counting small items
Skills Required
- Must meet the definition of a US Person
- Currently enrolled at a college or university
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in aerospace, engineering, physics, or mathematics
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience through an internship, laboratory work, or personal or team projects
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple assignments
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- At least 6 months of experience applying technical skills outside the classroom
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift or carry up to 40 pounds, move around the office, and perform manual and fine motor tasks
What We Do
Orbion Space Technology is a company that develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Houghton, Michigan, the company provides standardized, mass-producible Hall-effect thrusters designed to improve satellite maneuverability and mission efficiency. Recently acquired by York Space Systems, Orbion continues to operate as a subsidiary, supporting both commercial and national security space programs with its flight-proven propulsion technology.
