Summer 2026 Flight Operations Intern at Sierra Space in Louisville, CO

Summary: Sierra Space is an industry-leading defense-tech space company focused on advancing space-based technology. The Summer 2026 Flight Operations Intern will support spacecraft flight and ground operations, monitoring systems, analyzing operational data, and preparing for mission execution. Responsibilities: - Support spacecraft flight and ground operations that keep space missions running - Work with mission and engineering teams to monitor systems, analyze operational data, and help prepare for mission execution Required Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree program - Expected graduation date between December 2026-June 2027 - Passion for solving problems by leveraging data and technology - Excellent written and verbal communication - Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment - Strong organization skills, detail oriented, and self-initiative - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required - To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce Preferred Qualifications: - Aviation Management - Aeronautical Science - Aerospace Engineering - Systems Engineering Required Skills: Data analysis, Technical expertise Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-initiative, U.S. Security Clearance, Organization skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer