The CesiumAstro team is looking for a Flight Dynamics Intern to join us in Summer 2027.
As a Flight Dynamics Intern, you will support the development and operation of CesiumAstro missions through flight dynamics analysis spanning space trajectories, spacecraft mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning. This will be a project-based internship where you will have the opportunity to work on a flight dynamics assignment supporting an active program or future mission concept. You will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on trajectory design and optimization, maneuver targeting, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, and the development and validation of flight dynamics tools.
During the program, interns will present their work to peers, mentors, and CesiumAstro executive leadership. As such, strong communication skills are essential.
JOB REQUIREMENTS 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.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- 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.
Skills Required
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or PhD program in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- Completed coursework in orbital mechanics
- Coursework in flight dynamics, guidance navigation and control, numerical methods, or related areas
- Hands-on experience with Python for engineering simulation, data analysis, and scripting
- 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, or OTIS
- Experience with numerical optimization, targeting methods, sensitivity analysis, uncertainty analysis, or Monte Carlo simulation
- Familiarity with Git, software testing, documentation, and Linux
- Experience developing or validating physics-based simulations for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other aerospace systems
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
CesiumAstro Insights
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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