GNC Hardware Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muon Space, Inc.; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

equity compensation

medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

three weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays

unlimited sick time

paid parental leave

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. is seeking a GNC Hardware Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in Mountain View, CA. You will own test capabilities and contribute to GNC hardware testing and development in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role offers hands-on mentorship, opportunities to work with aerospace professionals, and exposure to the full project lifecycle from design through testing in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Majoring in mechanical or aerospace engineering and completing related coursework.
• Basic programming skills required.
• Interest in spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators.
• Experience with hardware/software integration or mechatronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a new or existing test capability.
• Design, improve, and automate test setups and ground support equipment.
• Conduct analysis to support development and testing phases.
• Engage in lab testing and measurement activities on bench or in a clean room.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace concepts

Programming basics

Hardware integration

Education

Mech/Aero Eng Coursework

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

GNC Hardware Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Mountain View, CA

About the role

Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in Mountain View, CA.

The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineering team at Muon is responsible for all GNC on the spacecraft, ranging from sensor and actuator selection to system-level pointing analysis and even writing GNC flight software! Hardware-focused interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish which will involve developing a new testing capability for a GNC component. Come work with the team and help design the future GNC for our Spacecraft!

Muon is a small and fast growing startup which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. As an intern, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team in a startup environment and have the chance to learn from some of the most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the industry. We're committed to offering an experience where your decisions and contributions play a pivotal role in driving Muon's success.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a new or existing test capability
• Design, improve, and automate test setups and ground support equipment
• Conduct analysis to support both development and testing phases
• Engage in testing and measurement activities in the lab, either on the bench or within a clean room environment

Qualifications

• Classwork in mechanical or aerospace engineering or applied physics
• Basic programming skills
• Experience with hardware/software integration, mechatronics projects, etc
• Interest in spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, solar car, etc.)

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

• equity compensation
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• short & long term disability and life insurance
• three weeks paid vacation for new employees
• 12 paid holidays
• unlimited sick time
• paid parental leave

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA

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