Business Systems Administrator Internship
Karman Space & Defense
IT
Mukilteo, WA, USA
Posted on Apr 4, 2026
Summary
The Business Systems Intern will support the Business Operations team in maintaining and improving enterprise business systems used to support aerospace manufacturing operations. They will be assigned a Business Systems Administrator mentor and will have time approved by Business Systems Leadership.
The intern will assist with system administration, data analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives within Epicor ERP and related databases. This role is ideal for students interested in ERP systems, business analytics, and the intersection of technology and manufacturing operations within the aerospace industry.
About Us
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
The Business Systems Intern will support the Business Operations team in maintaining and improving enterprise business systems used to support aerospace manufacturing operations. They will be assigned a Business Systems Administrator mentor and will have time approved by Business Systems Leadership.
The intern will assist with system administration, data analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives within Epicor ERP and related databases. This role is ideal for students interested in ERP systems, business analytics, and the intersection of technology and manufacturing operations within the aerospace industry.
About Us
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Support ongoing ERP and business systems projects including system improvements and process automation
- Assist with the development of reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support business decision making.
- SQL / database querying
- Exposure to programming or scripting languages (Python, C#, or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Curiosity and willingness to learn complex business processes
- Hands-on experience working with a full enterprise ERP system
- Exposure to real aerospace manufacturing business processes
- Experience writing SQL queries and working with operational datasets
- Participation in cross-department technology projects
- Mentorship from experienced ERP and business systems professionals
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Junior or Senior standing preferred
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
