Flight Dynamics Intern — Trajectory & Mission Design

Airbus Ventures; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Onsite internship

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Flight Dynamics Intern for Summer 2027 in Huntsville. You will support trajectory design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning while collaborating with engineers on validation and tool development.

The internship emphasizes hands-on work, presentation to leadership, and strong communication skills. Onsite, competitive compensation, and opportunities to contribute to active missions are offered.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BS/MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Completed coursework in orbital mechanics and flight dynamics or related areas.
• Hands-on Python for engineering simulation, data analysis, and scripting.
• Demonstrated motivation to build, analyze and solve technical problems; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support development and operation of CesiumAstro missions through flight dynamics analysis.
• Work on trajectory design, maneuver planning, and orbit determination.
• Collaborate with engineers on trajectory tools and validation.
• Present work to peers, mentors, and leadership during the internship.
• Contribute to modeling, validation, and performance assessment activities.

Skills

Python

Communication skills

Problem solving

Motivation to solve problems

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

STK

GMAT

FreeFlyer

POST

OTIS

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Flight Dynamics Intern for Summer 2027 in Huntsville. You will support trajectory design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning while collaborating with engineers on validation and tool development.

The internship emphasizes hands-on work, presentation to leadership, and strong communication skills. Onsite, competitive compensation, and opportunities to contribute to active missions are offered.