Intern, Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineering

We are seeking a motivated and curious Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering Intern to join our team based in our Palo Alto, CA office. In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers to design, analyze and test, features that support our core GNC algorithms and orbital analysis for various spacecraft missions. This internship provides hands-on experience with real-world systems and missions.

Lanteris Space is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Lanteris Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Responsibilities:

Technical Analysis & Support

• Assist with analysis of spacecraft attitude control system performance
• Support simulation and modeling of GNC algorithms
• Analyze telemetry data from on-orbit spacecraft

Design & Development

• Support development of GNC flight software components
• Assist with MATLAB/Simulink model development and validation
• Create technical documentation and analysis reports
• Develop test scripts and automation tools

Testing & Validation

• Support GNC hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing activities
• Assist with reaction wheel, star tracker, or gyroscope testing
• Help prepare test procedures and data analysis scripts
• Document test results and anomalies

Collaboration & Learning

• Participate in design reviews and team meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Flight Software, Systems Engineering, etc.)
• Present findings to engineering teams

Practical Knowledge Tools

• C / C++ / MATLAB / Simulink / Python / Julia / Git / Gitlab - Github / Linux / Windows / AWS Pipelines

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Aerospace (Space), Astronautics, Mechanical (Dynamics), Electrical (Controls), Physics (Astrodynamics, Orbits), Applied Math  or a related field with completion of 2 years or more in a related field.  or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in Aerospace (Space), Astronautics, Mechanical (Dynamics), Electrical (Controls), Physics (Astrodynamics, Orbits), Applied Math  or a related field

The base pay for this position within California is: $ $31.00 hourly

The salary range listed is based on two years or more of completed studies.  This range will vary based on the number of years of experience and work location.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.