Millennium Space Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program - Command and Data Handling (CDH)

Millennium Space Systems Summer 2026 Internship Program - Command and Data Handling (CDH)

Company:

Millennium Space Systems

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 an Spacecraft Electrical Systems Engineering Intern, you will work within the Command and Data Handling (CDH) team. This role involves overseeing electrical interfaces through netlist management, driving vehicle architecture design to meet system requirements, and performing C&DH related analyses (data budget, signal integrity, vehicle I/O allocation analyses). As a part of this internship, you will help architect Millennium's next generation avionics systems.

Over the course of our 10-12 week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

• Select avionics and onboard processing units that meet flight software (FSW) and data handling needs while balancing performance, power, mass, and cost

• Develop C&DH subsystem architectures for Millennium’s space vehicle, driving system level design decisions and maintaining alignment with mission objectives and constraints

• Perform data budget analysis and guarantee positive margins for telemetry, command, and onboard processing streams throughout the mission lifecycle

• Validate C&DH architectures against program fault management requirements, incorporating redundancy, watchdogs, and error detection mechanisms

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):

• Degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace or other relevant engineering
  - Knowledge of electrical hardware systems
  - Methodical design, testing, and troubleshooting capabilities

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.  

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