GNC Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muon Space, Inc.; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. in Mountain View, CA is seeking a GNC Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. The role focuses on Guidance, Navigation, and Control for spacecraft, from sensor/actuator selection to system-level pointing analysis and flight software development.

This on-site internship offers direct mentorship, ownership of a project from start to finish, and hands-on work on performance analysis, new tools, and spacecraft functionality within a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Classwork in software engineering and related engineering fields.
• Courses in mechanical/aerospace engineering, applied physics, or EE filtering/estimation.
• Fundamentals in programming and signal processing relevant to GNC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system-level GNC analysis to support development and on-orbit operations
• Develop or improve a GNC software feature or capability
• Build new tools to analyze, calibrate, and operate on-orbit GNC subsystems
• Write, improve, and automate GNC performance and regression software tests

Education

Software engineering coursework

Mechanical/Aerospace engineering coursework

Applied physics coursework

EE / filtering / estimation

Tools

C++

Python

Julia

Job description

GNC Software 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! Software-focused interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish which could involve performance analysis, creation of new spacecraft operations tools, or even developing new spacecraft functionality. 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

• Conduct system-level GNC analysis to support both development and on-orbit operations
• Develop or improve a GNC software feature or capability
• Build new tools to analyze, calibrate, and operate on-orbit GNC subsystems
• Write, improve, and automate GNC performance and regression software tests

Qualifications

• Classwork in software engineering, as well as mechanical/aerospace engineering, applied physics, and/or EE/filtering/estimation
• Programming skills in C++ and/or python. Julia is a plus!
• Interest in spacecraft attitude estimation and control

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous internship or co-op experience
• Experience with hardware/software integration, mechatronics projects, etc
• Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, solar car, etc.)
• Experience with attitude estimation or control

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

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and 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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