GNC Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 (Aerospace)

Location: In-person at the headquarters in Torrance, California; the posting also lists Los Angeles. The internship requires a minimum 12-week commitment.

Compensation: $30–$40 per hour for this non-exempt role. Housing and travel stipends may be available.

Company

hirify.global develops and mass-produces high-power satellite platforms for missions ranging from low Earth orbit to deep space.

What you will do

• Develop models in an in-house six-degree-of-freedom spacecraft simulation.
• Develop algorithms for precise pointing, state estimation, orbit transfer, mission design, and station-keeping.
• Test algorithms through unit testing, integrated simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Model high-fidelity spacecraft actuators, sensors, and vehicle dynamics.
• Support actuator and sensor hardware trade studies for next-generation spacecraft.
• Assist with spacecraft operations and verification and validation of flight software.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in aerospace, mechanical, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• At least six months of technical engineering experience outside the classroom, such as laboratory work, research, extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, or previous employment.
• Experience using Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation.
• Availability for at least 12 weeks of in-person work at the Torrance headquarters.
• Must be a U.S. person under ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export-control license.

Nice to have

• Enrollment in a master's or PhD program in aerospace, mechanical, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with Rust for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation.
• Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and integrated system design.
• Understanding of trajectory analysis, modeling, and mission design.
• Ability to collaborate with technicians, engineers, and managers in a dynamic environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with mentors and engineering team members.
• Significant ownership and autonomy on complex projects.
• Exposure to spacecraft operations and space-grade flight software.
• Housing and travel stipend may be available.