CareerPlan

2027 Trajectory Optimization Graduate Intern

El Segundo, CA, USInternship2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and apply advanced techniques for solving flight mechanics and astrodynamics problems, including trajectory simulation, multi-objective performance optimization, and analysis of combinatorial optimization problems.

Role type

Graduate intern, trajectory optimization and flight mechanics

Builds

Trajectory sequences, flight mechanics analysis, and optimization solutions for satellites, missiles, and reentry vehicles

Domain

Aerospace, defense, and space systems

Required skills

orbital mechanics, optimal control, trajectory modeling, Python, C/C++, Fortran, MATLAB, software design, unit testing, integration

Preferred skills

sequential decision-making algorithms, multi-objective optimization, reachable set analysis, object-oriented programming, Git

Technologies

Python, C/C++, Fortran, MATLAB, Git

Responsibilities

Develop advanced techniques for flight mechanics and astrodynamics problems, perform trajectory simulation and optimization, analyze multi-objective combinatorial optimization problems, participate in interdisciplinary research programs, carry out prescribed scientific and engineering tasks

Seniority

Intern, graduate student