
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern (Summer 2026) bei Impulse Space
Impulse Space · Boulder, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Boulder
The internship will run from May to August of 2026.
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.
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.