Summer 2027 - Flight Dynamics Internship
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What you need
- BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- Coursework in orbital mechanics and flight dynamics
- Python experience for engineering simulation
- Strong communication skills for presentations
What you'll do
- Flight dynamics analysis for space missions
- Trajectory design and optimization
- Maneuver targeting and uncertainty analysis
- Present work to executive leadership
The CesiumAstro team is looking for a Flight Dynamics Intern to join us in Summer 2027.
As a Flight Dynamics Intern, you will support the development and operation of CesiumAstro missions through flight dynamics analysis spanning space trajectories, spacecraft mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning. This will be a project-based internship where you will have the opportunity to work on a flight dynamics assignment supporting an active program or future mission concept. You will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on trajectory design and optimization, maneuver targeting, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and the development and validation of flight dynamics tools.
During the program, interns will present their work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership. As such, strong communication skills are essential.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Coursework or project experience in trajectory optimization, spacecraft mission design, launch vehicle design, estimation, or probability and statistics.
- Familiarity with mission and trajectory analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, POST, OTIS, or similar.
- Experience with numerical optimization, targeting methods, sensitivity analysis, uncertainty analysis, or Monte Carlo simulation.
- Familiarity with software development practices including Git, software testing, documentation, and Linux.
- Experience developing or validating physics-based simulations for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other aerospace systems.
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About CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro builds multi-beam phased array communication systems for satellites, aircraft, and ground vehicles, providing high-bandwidth data links for defense and commercial missions.
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