Summer 2027 - Flight Dynamics Internship
About The Position
CesiumAstro is seeking a Flight Dynamics Intern for Summer 2027. The intern will support the development and operation of CesiumAstro missions through flight dynamics analysis involving space trajectories, spacecraft mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning. This project-based internship will provide an opportunity to complete a flight dynamics assignment supporting an active program or future mission concept. The intern will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on trajectory design and optimization, maneuver targeting, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and development and validation of flight dynamics tools. Interns will present their work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership, so strong communication skills are essential. The internship is compensated competitively and is located onsite at one of CesiumAstro’s facilities. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. government space technology export-control eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, 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.
- Demonstrated motivation to build, analyze, and solve challenging technical problems through personal, work, or school projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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, OTIS, or similar.
- Experience with numerical optimization, targeting methods, sensitivity analysis, uncertainty analysis, or Monte Carlo simulation.
- Familiarity with software development practices including Git, software testing, documentation, and Linux.
- Experience developing or validating physics-based simulations for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other aerospace systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and operation of CesiumAstro missions through flight dynamics analysis.
- Work on space trajectories, spacecraft mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning.
- Complete a project-based flight dynamics assignment supporting an active program or future mission concept.
- Work with CesiumAstro engineers on trajectory design and optimization, maneuver targeting, and sensitivity and uncertainty analysis.
- Help develop and validate flight dynamics tools.
- Present internship work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for the internship.
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Career Level
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