2026 Mission Design Summer Intern

The 2026 Mission Design Summer Intern will work with the astrodynamics team at Advanced Space, gaining hands-on experience in mission design and research related to space exploration.

• Work with technical staff on summer projects in astrodynamics and mission design.
• Support projects such as NRHO stationkeeping strategies and rendezvous operations.
• Assist in transfers between periodic orbits in the three-body problem.
• Contribute to interplanetary mission design with multiple gravity assists.
• Engage in aerocapture flight mechanics and trajectory optimization.
• Apply reinforcement learning to trajectory design and optical navigation using AI algorithms.
• Present findings and results through reports or presentations.

• University student pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related engineering discipline.
• Focus on astrodynamics, navigation, guidance and control, optimization, and/or estimation theory.
• Strong foundation in orbital mechanics and computer programming.
• Interest in a career as a spacecraft mission designer and navigator.
• Coursework or research experience in orbital mechanics is encouraged.
• Must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual).
• Ability to work in-person at the Westminster, CO office.