Launch & Orbit Support Team Intern

Launch & Orbit Support Team Intern

At LeoLabs, we're building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 24,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We're not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

We're seeking a motivated Intern to join our Launch & Orbit Support team, where you'll have the chance to contribute meaningful work from day one. You'll support satellite launches, early mission operations, and orbit determination for thousands of tracked objects across our global radar network. Working alongside astrodynamicists, scientists, and engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience with real mission operations, help improve our data products, and develop skills essential to the rapidly growing commercial space industry.

What You'll Do

• Support LeoLabs' Launch and Early Operations (LEOP) products and key data products during orbital launches
• Automate, optimize, and improve tools used for LEOP and orbit determination
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to solve complex technical challenges
• Use LeoLabs' extensive LEO object data set to prototype analytical and system improvements
• Transition your solutions from prototype to production as part of our release cycle
• Work independently and on cross-functional teams
• Communicate findings clearly through written explanations, visualizations, and weekly team updates

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in a STEM field
• Coursework or experience in physical sciences, data analytics, or related areas
• Familiarity with orbit mechanics/astrodynamics
• Experience working in large codebases and scripting in Python, MATLAB, Julia, or similar tools
• Ability to self-direct and collaborate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SQL, Git, Docker, and the Unix command line
• Passion for solving complex scientific or engineering problems
• Prior STEM research experience
• GPA 3.5+ in relevant coursework
• Letter of recommendation from a professor or mentor
• Working knowledge of statistical modeling

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.