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GNC Hardware Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muon Space · Mountain View, CA

Posted Sep 29, 2026

Est. total comp~$45/hr

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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 …

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Remote sensing

Education: Bachelor's degree

Skills and tools: Remote sensing

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR / export control), US citizenship

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Crew department: Drilling

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Scheduling
Mechanical design and failure analysis
Rock and soil mechanics basics
Motors, gearboxes and torque control
Test planning and data review

Related coursework: the Drilling Track: Rigs, Well Control and Geothermal. We study 4 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Drilling Fundamentals. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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I can do Scheduling on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Mechanical design and failure analysis on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Rock and soil mechanics basics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Motors, gearboxes and torque control on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Test planning and data review on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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