Millennium Space Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program - Systems Engineering

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
As a Spacecraft Systems Engineering Intern, you will be supporting the technical execution for programs, as well as supporting teams in the development of spacecraft systems serving a range of missions and customers. This includes assisting the monitoring and guiding of requirements definition, spacecraft design, procurement and fabrication, integration and test, and verification and validation of the overall space vehicle system. You will interact with subsystem and product engineers, manufacturing and test personnel, and program management. You will engage with the technical elements of the space vehicle system. Our spacecraft systems engineers create spacecraft -- not just paperwork!
Over the course of our 10-12 week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:
  • Responsible for supporting spacecraft systems engineering, including performing interface management and validation, requirements verification and validation, support to integration and test operations, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution
  • Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to assist in the planning, design, development and verification of a lifecycle balanced solution for space systems
  • Understand spacecraft subsystems functions and interfaces. Assist in the development of integrated spacecraft system designs and solutions
  • Coordinate and communicate with subsystem engineering teams to ensure system execution
  • Apply model-based systems engineering techniques for the definition of the spacecraft system
  • Participate in software integration and test activities to ensure mission functionality prior to deployment into operations
  • Perform tasks to analyze technical data, assist in the verification of specific systems configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements
  • Assists in the resolution of cross-functional technical issues

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
These positions must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Additionally, some positions may require the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):
  • Pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering or other relevant engineering or science discipline
  • Demonstrated familiarity with space vehicle systems and systems engineering principles
  • Demonstrated familiarity with power, mass, and other system budgets
  • Demonstrated familiarity with requirements analysis and flow-down
  • Demonstrated familiarity with design verification and validation processes
  • Demonstrated familiarity with configuration management
  • Demonstrated familiarity with hardware integration and test processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above)
  • Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations
  • Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships
  • Exceptional communication skills and interest and enthusiasm related to engineering, aerospace and a career with Boeing
  • Junior or Senior class standing

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
These positions are for 1st shift.
Safety Sensitive Statement:
Some of these positions are safety-sensitive positions and are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $21.15 /hr - $35.58 / hr
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 01, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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