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Lunar Lander Mission Operations Intern

CompanyIntuitive Machines
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in developing mission timelines, operational procedures, and training products for lunar lander missions. They will collaborate with engineers and operations personnel to support mission planning, integration, and flight controller simulations.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
769
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system. These capabilities form an integrated Build-Connect-Operate infrastructure service company, enabling customers to achieve mission and campaign outcomes through a single prime solution. Intuitive Machines’ technology has been demonstrated across the space domain and is engineered to support the next century of opportunity in space. 
About the Role

Lunar Lander Mission Operations Intern 

 Houston, TX

Summer 2027

About Intuitive Machines:

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About the Position: 

Intuitive Machines is seeking a motivated Mission Operations Intern to support the planning and preparation of upcoming lunar lander missions, including IM-4, IM-5, and future missions. 

The intern will work alongside experienced mission operations personnel and spacecraft engineers to develop the plans, procedures, timelines, and training products necessary to conduct lunar missions. This position offers hands-on exposure to the preparation of complex spacecraft operations, from mission planning and engineering integration through flight controller training and mission readiness. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of mission timelines, including spacecraft activities and payload operations. 
  • Support the preparation and maintenance of operational procedures for lunar lander spacecraft systems and mission activities. 
  • Participate in mission planning and engineering integration activities, helping translate technical requirements and spacecraft constraints into operational plans. 
  • Assist in the planning, scripting, preparation, and execution of flight controller training simulations. 
  • Support the development of training materials, technical documentation, and mission readiness products. 
  • Collaborate with mission operations personnel, engineers, and other technical teams to support mission

Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline. 
  • Strong interest in spacecraft systems, space exploration, and mission operations. 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary technical environment. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Willingness to learn new technical concepts, software tools, and operational processes. 

No previous professional work experience or spacecraft operations experience is required. 

Preferred Requirements: 

  • Academic coursework or projects involving spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, control systems, systems engineering, or related disciplines. 
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including macros or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and other basic programming tools. 
  • Exposure to engineering team projects, robotics, simulation, or other complex technical systems. 
  • Interest in real-time operations, mission planning, or flight controller training. 

US EEO Statement:

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Key Skills
Mission operationsSpacecraft systemsMission planningEngineering integrationFlight controller trainingTechnical documentationOrbital mechanicsControl systemsSystems engineeringMicrosoft ExcelVBAProgrammingRoboticsSimulationData analysisCommunication
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EngineeringScience & ResearchTechnologySoftware