About the role#
Blue Canyon Technologies is hiring a Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 program. This is a full-time, 11-week position based in Lafayette, Colorado. You will work on internal research tasks and contribute to small satellite mission development.
What you'll do#
- Manage specific Internal Research and Development (IRAD) tasks to advance GN&C technologies.
- Develop simulations and analyze subsystem functions, including attitude dynamics, control algorithms, and sensor or actuator performance.
- Create and maintain system requirements and verification techniques.
- Contribute to the development and execution of GN&C test plans for new hardware.
- Participate in hands-on activities such as hardware testing, mission operations, and spacecraft launches.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's degree program or higher in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Demonstrated leadership experience gained through school or extracurricular projects.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to learn new processes quickly.
- Effective communication skills and a desire to collaborate with peers and internal customers.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Location & details#
- Location: Lafayette, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 25, 2027, to August 6, 2027).
- Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: Paid internship position.
About Blue Canyon Technologies
Blue Canyon Technologies manufactures small satellites and spacecraft components. Founded in 2008, the company provides hardware, software, and systems engineering for space missions. It operates as part of RTX and maintains facilities in Lafayette and Boulder, Colorado. The firm employs 346 people and specializes in attitude control systems, CubeSats, and mission operations.
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