Human Resources Intern (Summer 2027)

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.

Axiom Space is a complex, fast-moving environment, and we are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Human Resources Intern who is eager to learn from and be mentored by experienced HR professionals. This role supports the HR team across recruiting, employee relations, learning and development, payroll, and employee lifecycle administration.

Position Summary

The role requires strong organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills, along with a genuine curiosity for how a technical, mission-driven company attracts, develops, and supports the people behind human spaceflight and commercial space. This is a temporary, project-based internship supporting an active HR team. The internship will be onsite at Axiom Space in Houston, Texas from June 1 to August 20. Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support HR consultation services for leaders at multiple levels of the organization
• Partner with the Recruiting team across the hiring process, including posting positions, sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, screening candidates, and preparing submittals
• Apply instructional design methods, learning strategies, and technology to help develop training curriculum
• Assist with payroll processing, including reviewing and importing hours from the time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, and supporting regulatory compliance
• Support the utilization of instructional design methodologies, learning strategies and technology to support the development of curriculum content
• Maintain employee records and support each stage of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit
• Compile HR data from multiple sources into clean, accurate datasets and reports
• Help improve HR processes and documentation, and present findings and recommendations to the team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student pursuing a degree in Human Resources or related field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, and comfort working with cross-functional teams 

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission

• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

Requirements 

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• 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.