GNC Software Intern

Position: GNC Software Intern

Location: Broomfield CO

Position Type: Fulltime Summer Internship

Mission: High Frontier Design and Simulate ClosedLoop GNC Software for Autonomous Spacecraft Operations

Were Karman a fastmoving space startup on a mission to redefine what small dedicated teams can achieve in space. Our High Frontier mission requires advanced autonomy and precise control across all phases of spacecraft flight. As an intern at Karman youll gain handson experience working alongside seasoned engineers to design simulate and integrate the spacecrafts guidance navigation and control (GNC) systems into a closedloop mission simulator.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

As a GNC Software Intern at Karman you will contribute to the development of a closedloop simulation that integrates GNC flight software with spacecraft dynamics models and emulated hardware. This simulator spans mission phases from lowthrust spiral escape from Earth orbit to deep space navigation and autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations near small bodies using advanced computer vision techniques. Your work will involve algorithm implementation simulation and validation using modern programming tools.

You should have familiarity with basic spacecraft guidance navigation and control (GNC) algorithms and ideally familiarity with implementation and simulation of realtime closed loop control systems in C and Python or Matlab.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and testing of realtime closedloop GNC software in simulation environments.
• Implement and tune algorithms for guidance state estimation and control of spacecraft systems.
• Integrate dynamics models flight software and simulated sensor/actuator hardware into a full mission simulation.
• Support mission phase transitions and test autonomous behaviors including lowthrust maneuvers and proximity operations.
• Analyze simulation results and contribute to performance evaluation debugging and algorithm improvement.
• Collaborate with GNC and flight software engineers to ensure simulation fidelity and performance.
• Document findings software changes and test outcomes for team use and review.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate engineering or computer science degree with exposure to aerospace
• Familiarity with implementation and simulation of closed loop dynamic systems
• Exposure to spacecraft guidance navigation and controls concepts
• Familiarity with C Python or optionally Matlab programming
• Ability to work independently iterate quickly and communicate technical ideas clearly
• Enthusiasm for space and a curiosity for solving complex technical challenges

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with embedded system programming or flight software architecture.
• Familiarity with computer vision / optical navigation techniques
• Exposure to orbital mechanics astrodynamics or spacecraft mission planning.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in engineering computer science or a related technical field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A passion for space and a drive to learn by doing

Additional Information

We Offer

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $20.00 $25.00 per hour in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

Location & Work Environment

This position is fulltime inperson at our offices & lab in Broomfield CO. If you reside in locations outside of daily commuting distance you will be considered however no relocation or travel assistance will be provided by Karman for this position. This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein you may be provided with a public work station (cubicle) or private offices. In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job you will be required to view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars conferences meetings events or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. Karman reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices

Karman is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact .