CesiumAstro
Summer 2027 - GNC Internship
Westminster, CO · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Education
- Current enrollment in an MS or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Analyze satellite and constellation missions, support orbit design and mission analysis, and contribute GNC analysis for CesiumAstro’s Element spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Perform a project-based space mission analysis assignment, including orbit design, system trades, and subsystem interactions.
- Support technology roadmaps and business plans by analyzing future satellite and constellation missions.
- Contribute to Element GNC analysis and present work to peers, mentors, and executive leadership.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering.
- Completed coursework in orbits, GNC, and mission design.
- Hands-on experience with Python for simulation and scripting.
- Demonstrated motivation through personal, work, or school projects; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Graduate coursework focused on Space Mission Design; familiarity with Basilisk Framework, GMAT, or STK; or C++ programming ability.
- Finance or business coursework alongside an undergraduate engineering or physics degree; advanced coursework in space mission design or satellite business models.
Tools
Python, Basilisk Framework, GMAT, STK, C++
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