GNC Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Muon Space19 hours ago
Mountain View, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Conduct system-level GNC analysis for spacecraft development and on-orbit operations.
- Develop or improve GNC software features and capabilities.
- Build tools to analyze, calibrate, and operate on-orbit GNC subsystems.
- Write, improve, and automate GNC performance and regression software tests.
- Own an internship project from start to finish with mentorship from the GNC Engineering team.
Requirements
- Complete classwork in software engineering and/or mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, or electrical engineering/filtering/estimation.
- Have programming skills in C++ and/or Python.
- Demonstrate interest in spacecraft attitude estimation and control.
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus.
- Experience with hardware/software integration, mechatronics projects, attitude estimation or control, or technical project teams is a plus.
Benefits
- Full-time, on-site internship in Mountain View, California, running between May and September depending on university schedules.
- Direct mentorship and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to spacecraft programs.
- Muon offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave to full-time employees.
- The company offers equity compensation to full-time employees.
About Muon Space
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations and a software stack that deliver Earth intelligence and in-orbit compute for government, defense, and commercial users. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the privately held company sells spacecraft, payload integration, and data services. It runs a San Jose production facility capable of building up to 500 satellites in the 100–500+ kg class annually and has acquired propulsion startup Starlight Engines.