About the role#
Astro Mechanica is looking for a GNC Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. You will work directly on the guidance and control systems for an autonomous aircraft. This role involves working from first principles to write simulation and flight code while collaborating with hardware and software teams. You will be embedded with our engineers in San Francisco for the duration of the internship.
What you'll do#
- Help develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
- Contribute to 6-DOF dynamics and simulation models used for control design, analysis, and validation.
- Build tooling to automate control design, Monte Carlo analysis, and simulation validation.
- Work with peers across engineering disciplines to understand control schemes and mechanisms.
- Own a scoped project throughout the summer and present your results to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Coursework, research, club, or internship experience in GNC, controls, or autonomous systems.
- A solid foundation in flight dynamics, control theory, modeling, and simulation.
- Experience with Rust, C++, or a comparable systems language, plus Python for analysis and tooling.
- Familiarity with software development best practices like version control, code review, testing, and CI.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in San Francisco during Summer 2027.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
About Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica is an aerospace company based in San Francisco. Founded in 2021, the firm develops a technology platform for flight operations and critical infrastructure. It employs approximately 71 people. The company maintains a focus on engineering standards for performance and reliability in demanding environments.
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