CareerPlan

GNC Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

Los AngelesInternship2026-09-01 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Develop GNC algorithms for attitude and orbit control, create 6DoF simulation models, and support on-orbit spacecraft operations for large-scale satellite platforms.

Role type

GNC Engineering Intern

Builds

High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions

Domain

Aerospace engineering / Satellite systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Python, Julia, C/C++, Matlab, algorithm development, simulation, state estimation, orbit transfer, mission design, station-keeping

Preferred skills

Rust, GNC actuator/sensor sizing, trajectory analysis, system design

Technologies

6DoF simulation, HITL environment

Responsibilities

Develop novel high-level vehicle architecture, test algorithms in simulation and HITL, develop models for spacecraft actuators and sensors, support hardware trades

Seniority

Intern