Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

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