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Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... interns. We're a mission-driven team passionate about pushing the limits of space exploration ... Experience collaborating with GNC engineers and developing interfaces to sensors (IMUs, GPSs, Star ...

Ursa Major

Chief Engineer, Vehicle

Fort Collins, CO

$175K - $230K/yr

GNC * Avionics & software * Thermal & TPS * Mission & flight systems * Chair technical reviews ... Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for ...

Ursa Major

Chief Engineer, Vehicle

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$175K - $230K/yr

GNC * Avionics & software * Thermal & TPS * Mission & flight systems * Chair technical reviews ... Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for ...

Ursa Major

Chief Engineer, Vehicle

Longmont, CO

$175K - $230K/yr

GNC * Avionics & software * Thermal & TPS * Mission & flight systems * Chair technical reviews ... Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for ...

Ursa Major

Chief Engineer, Vehicle

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$175K - $230K/yr

GNC * Avionics & software * Thermal & TPS * Mission & flight systems * Chair technical reviews ... Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for ...

True Anomaly

Flight Software Intern

Long Beach, CA

$28/hr

Collaborate with flight software, GNC, avionics, ground C2, and systems engineering teams to ... Previous internship, research, or project experience involving embedded software or robotics ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship gnc engineer in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Internship GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering, control systems, and mathematics, typically supported by progress toward or completion of a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink, programming languages such as Python or C++, and version control systems is often required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork and communication skills are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing reliable GNC solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the safety and performance of aerospace systems.

What are some common challenges faced by a GN&C Engineer intern, and how can I prepare to address them?

As a GN&C (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer intern, you may encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to complex simulation tools, understanding advanced control algorithms, and interpreting large data sets from test runs. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including software, hardware, and systems engineers—is also essential, so strong communication skills will help you bridge knowledge gaps. To prepare, familiarize yourself with industry-standard software like MATLAB/Simulink, review basic control theory, and practice presenting technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What are Internship GNC Engineers?

Internship GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineers are students or recent graduates who assist in designing, developing, and testing systems that control the movement and direction of vehicles such as spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles. They work under the supervision of experienced engineers to gain practical experience in areas like trajectory planning, sensor integration, and control algorithms. These internships provide hands-on learning opportunities and are often a stepping stone to full-time roles in aerospace engineering.
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Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering Internship (Path to Full Time Hire)

Space Kinetic

El Segundo, CA

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

Who We Are: 
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attritable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo,  we are focused on creating something entirely different - an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on.  Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures - where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
 
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space

Our Intern Program:

Space Kinetic's internship program is designed to identify top early-career talent for potential full-time roles. Over the three-month program, interns are paired with a mentor, assigned one to three meaningful projects, and provide monthly progress updates to the Leadership team.

Interns who demonstrate strong performance, ownership, and alignment with Space Kinetic's mission may receive a full-time offer upon successful completion of the internship.

What You'll Do: 

As an Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Intern, you will support Engineering to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic's core technology to achieve our mission of a flight demo within the next 2 years in a fast-paced startup environment. You will work with the Space Kinetic manufacturing and/or engineering teams to enhance the current design architecture as we prepare for Flight Development.  Depending upon your background, the role can dive deep into CAD, software coding, system engineering integration and test, thermal modeling, stress analysis, Electrical Circuit Design, board and box assembly and test or manufacturing support. You will collaborate with vendors to source components, support finite element analysis (FEA) simulations for the system, and create models for both the current prototype and the full-scale system. Test as built systems, develop code for flight and ground applications.

What It Takes: 

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace 
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related major at an accredited college or university and graduating within the next semester or have recently graduated
  • Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks)
  • Coding experience in C++, Python and/or Rust 
  • Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to career coaching and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication. 
  • Ability to maintain or obtain Government Security Clearance. 

 What We'd Love: 

  • Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and demonstrated technical depth.
  • Knowledgeable of Dynamics and Kinematics
  • Previous experience with Control Systems (Sensor Fusion, Kalman Filtering, IMU) 
  • Mathematics to include Linear Algebra, Differential Equation, Probability and Statistics

Where You'll Be: 

  • The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

ITAR Requirements: 
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

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