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Job description
Impulse Space is hiring a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern — a internship, based in Boulder, CO role. Apply directly on Impulse Space's careers page below.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern (Summer 2027)
Department: Internship
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Boulder, Colorado, Boulder County
*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June through August/September 2027
Responsibilities
- Implement and improve simulation models
- Characterize on-orbit performance of GNC functions
- Test GNC functionality on real hardware, supporting Mira and Helios development and delivery
- Write robust, reviewed, and tested code for flight
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a master’s program in Aerospace Engineering, Math, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with quality Matlab, Python, and/or C++ programming
- Experience in any of the following:
- Simulation
- Closed-loop control design
- Estimation theory
- Orbital mechanics
- Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and resolve concerns
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience in attitude determination and control for spacecraft
- Experience operating spacecraft and reviewing flight data
- Experience working collaboratively on a team with a mix of hardware and software engineers
- Experience working in a vehicle development environment (cars, planes, rockets, satellites, drones, boats, etc)
- Experience using version control, test cases, and other software best practices
- Willing and able to work on-site in Louisville, CO for the duration of the internship
- This position may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern at Impulse Space?
The required skills for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern at Impulse Space include: Matlab, Python, C++.
What is the seniority level for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern at Impulse Space?
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern at Impulse Space is a Internship level position.
How do I apply for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern at Impulse Space?
You can view the full description and apply for Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern at Impulse Space on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/impulse-space-guidance-navigation-and-control-intern-summer-2027-internship-r3a3w.