Orbital Mechanics and Space GNC Intern

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-RTRC L 411 Silver Ln RTRC L

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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Not Required

The following position is to join our RTX Technology Research Center as an intern during the summer of 2026.

The RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) serves as the companys innovation hub. Our engineers scientists and researchers anticipate the discoveries destined to change everything and they transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future. We are:

• Fueling innovation in the companys businesses

• Solving customers critical problems.

• Developing breakthroughs for a safer more sustainable and connected world.

• Working with major universities and national laboratories on groundbreaking research projects.

RTRC is looking for a highly motivated individual for an internship position specializing in orbital mechanics and space guidance navigation and control (GNC) to join the Dynamics Controls and Autonomy (DCA) team within our Intelligent and Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) Department.

The Dynamics Controls and Autonomy team supports dynamical system analysis and modeling control system analysis and design GNC and autonomous systems research for all RTX business units including both development of novel solutions for future products and solving the toughest problems with current parallel we are working with government customers on more broadly applicable technology.

What You Will Do *

• Undertake both theoretical and applied research in orbital mechanics and space GNC problems in low earth orbit to cislunar domains.

• Apply and extend the state-of-the-art algorithms and numerical methods for solving practical problems in applications such as trajectory and mission design/optimization orbit determination navigation and attitude control station keeping maneuver transfer and proximity operations.

• Implement and benchmark algorithms for selected use case(s) in relevant simulation environment.

• Disseminate research results through reports conference proceedings and peer-reviewed articles and developing intellectual property.

What You Will Learn

• How orbital mechanics and space guidance impact our products for both commercial and defense space applications.

• How a world class research institution works with both internal and external customers and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions to biggest technology problems of today and discriminating technologies of the future.

• How RTRC covers many other topics outside of the focus of this internship through exposure to our staff and capabilities throughout the internship.

Qualifications You Must Have *

• Pursuing MS/PhD in Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering Physics Applied Mathematics or related field and should not graduate prior to September 2026.

• Expertise and research experience in orbital mechanics spacecraft dynamics estimation and controls dynamical systems with knowledge in optimization uncertainty quantification and machine learning.

• Experience with Python MATLAB C or other programming languages and collaborative software development tools (e.g. Git).

• Proficient in programming languages packages and tools used in orbital mechanics research (e.g. GMAT SPICE).

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen permanent resident refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience with practical applications in these fields.

• A record of innovation as evidenced by high-quality journal and conference publications

• Ability to look at open-ended tough problems as an opportunity to innovate and develop novel solutions.

• Strong analytical problem-solving interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively adapt innovate and take initiative in achieving results.

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish project goals.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Location: This position is in East Hartford CT and is an onsite role.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37000 USD - 82000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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