GNC Software 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! Software-focused interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish which could involve performance analysis, creation of new spacecraft operations tools, or even developing new spacecraft functionality. 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 Conduct system-level GNC analysis to support both development and on-orbit operations Develop or improve a GNC software feature or capability Build new tools to analyze, calibrate, and operate on-orbit GNC subsystems Write, improve, and automate GNC performance and regression software tests Qualifications Classwork in software engineering, as well as mechanical/aerospace engineering, applied physics, and/or EE/filtering/estimation Programming skills in C++ and/or python. Julia is a plus! Interest in spacecraft attitude estimation and control Nice-to-have Skills Previous internship or co-op experience Experience with hardware/software integration, mechatronics projects, etc Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, solar car, etc.) Experience with attitude estimation or control Pay range Bachelor's $40/hour Master's $45/hour Next PhD $50/hour About Muon Space Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world. Taking Care of Our Team At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical,…