Spacecraft GN&C Engineer Intern – Summer in Space

Blue Canyon Technologies; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 16,705,000 - 17,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer, invites you to join the Summer in Space Internship as a GN&C Engineer Intern in Lafayette, CO. Applicants must be enrolled in fall 2027 and currently pursuing a graduate degree.

This 11-week full-time internship runs May 25 through August 6, 2027, with a pay range of $27.56–$29.29 per hour. Interns will work on IRAD tasks, develop simulations, and participate in spacecraft launches and test campaigns.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree or higher from an accredited university in a relevant engineering/math/physics field.
• Strong ability to work in teams and collaborate with peers and internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and multi-task effectively.
• Effective communication and teamwork with high energy and eagerness to learn.
• Demonstrated leadership through school or extracurricular projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of IRAD tasks focused on advancing GN&C capabilities and technologies.
• Develop simulations and perform analysis across GN&C subsystem functions (attitude dynamics, control, sensors/actuators).
• Develop and manage system requirements and verification techniques.
• Lead or significantly contribute to GN&C test methods and plans for new developments.
• Engage in hands-on opportunities including spacecraft launches, hardware testing campaigns, and mission operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer, invites you to join the Summer in Space Internship as a GN&C Engineer Intern in Lafayette, CO. Applicants must be enrolled in fall 2027 and currently pursuing a graduate degree.

This 11-week full-time internship runs May 25 through August 6, 2027, with a pay range of $27.56–$29.29 per hour. Interns will work on IRAD tasks, develop simulations, and participate in spacecraft launches and test campaigns.