Production & Logistics Intern (summer 2026)

Production & Logistics Intern

Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Production & Logistics Intern who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Summary

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning, open to mentoring by top professionals, coaching, customer service, and developing problem solving skills. The role requires organization, time management, and communication skills.

The 2026 Summer Internship program will be onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas from June 1 to August 21. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations as no relocation or housing assistance will be provided.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Track material status, production progress, and assist in resolving basic scheduling issues.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret hardware data to forecast baseline hardware inventory requirements for flight, training, and ground support hardware and implement plans for procurement and/or production.
• Monitor the hardware production schedule, ensuring all commitments are met while identifying and proactively mitigating risks to ground and flight support schedules.
• Monitor testing, training and flight event support schedule to ensure hardware is prepared and available to support all events.
• Support hardware supportability analysis for event support utilizing predictive analysis tools for prompt responses to customer support requests.
• Track work authorization packages in support of manufacturing, processing, and testing activities to ensure timely delivery and work order closure by maintaining accountability logs, records, and indices as required.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across the organization to promptly investigate and resolve matters related to manufacturing and/or processing issues to mitigate schedule impacts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define, develop, and document processes, and workflows and refine established processes for cost-effective and efficient hardware management practices from initial production to long-term sustainment.
• Assist with creating and maintaining hardware production schedules, work orders, and bills of material (BOMs) in ERP/MES/MRP systems, ensuring configuration integrity and on-time deliveries.
• Analyze production data to optimize lead times, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with configuration management and documentation requirements.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior or Advanced Degree (MS/MA or Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, inventory management fields preferred
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office tools (data analysis, predictive analytics, automation, data visualization, pivot table creation, dashboards, etc.) highly desired
• Experience utilizing Siemens Manufacturing Execution Software (MES) systems desired

Grit

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• Perseverance
• Resourceful, adaptable

Skills

• Executes priorities with precision and pace
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competencies

• Accountability
• Sense of Urgency
• Extreme Ownership
• Execution and Delivery
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.