GNC Intern (Spring 2027)

Responsibilities

• Develop physics models of electromagnetic docking dynamics
• Support development of control algorithms for rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
• Work on attitude determination and control for individual tiles and the assembled spacecraft
• Support trade studies and evaluation of the tile sensor suite
• Build simulation tools and dashboards to verify GNC algorithms before hardware testing

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline, with coursework in dynamics and controls
• Working knowledge of Python, C++, or MATLAB/Simulink for simulation and analysis
• Understanding of rigid-body dynamics and basic electromagnetics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft attitude determination and control, including at the coursework or CubeSat-team level
• Background in electromagnetic systems
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics and reference frames
• Experience with formation flying, swarm robotics, or multi-body reconfigurable systems
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Passionate about solving hard problems, building things, and advancing the space industry

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline, with coursework in dynamics and controls
• Working knowledge of Python, C++, or MATLAB/Simulink for simulation and analysis
• Understanding of rigid-body dynamics and basic electromagnetics

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

Rendezvous Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rendezvous Robotics is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.