Spring 2026 GNC Internship

Westminster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

As a GNC Intern you will support the development of our in-house satellite Element by analyzing future satellite and constellation missions to drive technology roadmaps and business plans. This will be a project-based internship where you will get the opportunity to work on a space mission analysis assignment. You will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on orbit design mission analysis system trades and subsystem interactions. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute directly to CesiumAstros spacecraft programs through Element GNC analysis as well.

During the program interns will present their work to peers mentors and Cesium executive leadership. As such strong communication skills are essential.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current enrollment in a Master of Science (MS) or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering.
Completed coursework in orbits GNC and mission design.
Hands on experience with python for simulation and scripting.
Proven motivation to build and explore via personal work or school projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Graduate coursework officially focused on Space Mission Design
Familiarity with Basilisk Framework GMAT or STK for mission simulation
Programming ability in C
A minor or coursework in finance or business accompanying an undergraduate engineering or physics degree
Advanced coursework space mission design satellite business models or related areas

All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Intern

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required...