GNC Hardware Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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! Hardware-focused interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish which will involve developing a new testing capability for a GNC component. 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

Take ownership of a new or existing test capability

Design, improve, and automate test setups and ground support equipment

Conduct analysis to support both development and testing phases

Engage in testing and measurement activities in the lab, either on the bench or within a clean room environment

Qualifications

Classwork in mechanical or aerospace engineering or applied physics

Basic programming skills

Experience with hardware/software integration, mechatronics projects, etc

Interest in spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators

Nice-to-have Skills

Previous internship or co-op experience

Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, solar car, etc.)

Pay range

Bachelor's $40/hour

Master's $45/hour Next

PhD $50/hour