CesiumAstro
Summer 2027 - Flight Dynamics Internship
Huntsville, AL · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Education
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Supports flight dynamics work through engineering simulation, data analysis, and trajectory or mission analysis for aerospace systems.
What you'll do
- Build, analyze, and solve technical problems through engineering projects.
- Use Python for engineering simulation, data analysis, and scripting.
- Present work to peers, mentors, and company leadership.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Completed coursework in orbital mechanics and additional coursework in flight dynamics, GNC, numerical methods, or related areas.
- Hands-on experience with Python for engineering simulation, data analysis, and scripting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Coursework or project experience in trajectory optimization, spacecraft mission design, launch vehicle design, estimation, or probability and statistics.
- Familiarity with mission and trajectory analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, POST, or OTIS.
Tools
Python, STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, POST, OTIS, Git, Linux
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