Summer 2027 - Flight Dynamics Internship

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

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Qualifications

• AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Completed coursework in orbital mechanics and additional coursework in flight dynamics, GNC, numerical methods, or related areas.
• Hands-on experience with Python for engineering simulation, data analysis, and scripting.
• Proven motivation to build, analyze, and solve challenging technical problems through personal, work, or school projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Additional information
• All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Qualifications

• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE