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What is a mission control intern?

A Mission Control Intern is a student or recent graduate who assists mission control teams in monitoring, planning, and supporting space missions. They work closely with engineers and flight controllers to help ensure the smooth operation of spacecraft during missions, often by analyzing data, preparing documentation, or supporting simulations. This internship provides hands-on experience in the fast-paced environment of mission operations and can involve both technical and administrative tasks. It serves as a valuable stepping stone for those interested in aerospace, engineering, or space science careers.

What does a mission control intern do?

As a Mission Control Intern, you can expect to assist with monitoring real-time operations, updating mission logs, and supporting communication between various technical teams. Daily tasks often involve data analysis, troubleshooting system anomalies, and participating in simulation exercises to prepare for live missions. You may also help in creating briefings and reports, giving you valuable exposure to the decision-making processes that keep mission operations running smoothly. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned mission controllers and technical experts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mission control intern?

To thrive as a Mission Control Intern, you need a solid understanding of engineering, physics, or computer science fundamentals, often supported by coursework or related experience. Familiarity with mission control software, telemetry systems, and simulation tools like MATLAB or STK is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork help you excel under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing scenarios. These skills ensure seamless support for mission operations, accurate data analysis, and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.

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OLC Summer Intern

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

POSITION: Intern
DEPARTMENT: Office of Legal Counsel (OLC)
LOCATION: Alexandria, VA
SEMESTER: Summer 2026 Interested Applicants ONLY
General Description:
NCMEC's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) manages and oversees corporate legal work (e.g., contracts, presentation reviews, litigation, technical assistance requests, business record declarations) and legislative/public policy initiatives (international, federal, and state) for the organization. This includes drafting/negotiating contracts, prepping witnesses for court testimony, strategizing relating to legislative agendas to support NCMEC's mission, and lobbying and testifying relating to proposed and pending legislation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in preparing business record declarations at the request of U.S. and non-U.S. federal and state prosecutors to admit NCMEC reports in court proceedings.
  • Assist in drafting consultant and partnership agreements.
  • Legal research relating to case trends on issues pertinent to NCMEC's mission.
  • Legal and online research relating to international, federal, and state legislative issues.
  • Drafting summaries/analyses of legal and policy issues relating to NCMEC's mission.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
  • Completed at least 2 years of college with a focus on law, political science, public policy, criminal justice, or a related field
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4-point scale
  • Ability to perform searches in open source/social media platforms and legal research databases (e.g., Lexis, Pacer, etc.), including research relating to laws and statutes following orientation relating to these databases
  • Excellent organizational skills, report writing, and time management skills
  • Demonstrate quality control, attention to details, and high standards when writing emails/memos/summaries of work performed and when completing data entry
  • Ability and confidence in communicating questions and project summaries clearly to one or more OLC attorneys/staff members
  • Must be able to use discretion while handling and maintaining the confidentiality of highly sensitive information relating to NCMEC and/or case-related information
  • Ability to work independently

SALARY:
Although internships are unpaid positions, each intern will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience in the position of his/her choosing and will receive academic credit through an approved program at his/her college or as a volunteer.
HOURS:
This is an in-person internship, with opportunity for a hybrid/remote schedule for certain weeks during the summer. The OLC Intern is required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters (based on divisional need and the Intern's performance there may be the opportunity to work over the course of multiple semesters/seasons). Interns will be excused to attend internship program functions and for academic holidays or vacations.

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