Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

About this role

Join Astranis' Guidance, Navigation, and Control team as a 12-week intern to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware for high-orbit spacecraft. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to real space technology while gaining experience at a well-funded satellite communications company.

What you'll do

• Design and develop satellite control software and hardware components
• Collaborate with the GNC engineering team on spacecraft systems
• Build and test solutions from concept to implementation
• Contribute to projects deployed on operational satellites
• Participate in system integration and validation activities

What they're looking for

• Control theory and estimation methods
• Python and/or C/C++ programming
• Orbital mechanics knowledge
• Spacecraft design fundamentals
• Hardware/software prototyping and testing
• Problem-solving and independent project execution

Benefits

• Hourly pay at $29/hour
• Potential pathway to full-time employment
• Work on real hardware launching to space
• Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers
• Exposure to cutting-edge satellite technology