GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Controls) and Astrodynamics Engineering Intern
About The Position
Scout Space Inc. is excited to announce our 2026 internship program! We are seeking candidates in various engineering fields. Please see the below role definitions for these opportunities. All internship opportunities are mainly remote, but may involve in-person opportunities. Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space: with a new paradigm of data empowering every satellite to make space safer. We are a rapidly-growing team; we are deploying real solutions to orbit over the next 2 years; and our work will transform the face of spaceflight. We are looking for people that bring excitement and energy to our organization, are curious and eager to learn, and want to help drive our programs forward.
Requirements
- Pursuing a MS or PhD in Astrodynamics, GNC, or related engineering field.
- Thorough experience with Python (required) and C++ (desired)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience using Astrodynamics and GNC technologies in a business or project environment.
Responsibilities
- Utilize modern computing, modeling, and simulation tools (e.g. C/C++, Python, GMAT, STK), processing and estimation algorithms, and virtual systems to rapidly develop and iterate traditional and novel solutions for relative navigation, orbital determination, ongoing astrodynamics R&D, and next-generation Space Domain Awareness (SDA)
- Support mission planning and ConOps development for operations such as RPO, ISAM, and dynamic resident space object detection, cataloging, and characterization
- Configure and simulate dynamic mission scenarios requiring high accuracy and repeatability (with different data modalities and sensor configurations) to most effectively conduct in-space autonomous operations
- Interface with other engineering teams (CV/AI, Payloads, Systems, etc.), ensuring effective communication and documentation to justify selected GNC algorithms and to ease integration with other systems
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Free Scout Swag!
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment at the forefront of space technology
- Be a part of a team that is making history!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
