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Think you’ve got what it takes? \nAbout the Role \nAt Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a 2027 Mission Design Summer Intern to join our astrodynamics team and contribute to innovative spacecraft mission design projects supporting the future of space exploration.\nAs a Mission Design Intern, you'll work alongside experienced technical staff who will provide mentorship and guidance throughout your internship. You'll gain hands-on experience solving real astrodynamics challenges, conducting mission design research, and contributing to projects connected to active space missions.\nThis internship is ideal for students who are passionate about orbital mechanics, spacecraft mission design, and the future of space exploration. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical skills while learning from engineers working on some of the industry's most exciting missions. \nAbout Advanced Space \nAdvanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers. \nOur team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in. \nWhat You'll Actually Do \nSupport mission design research and development.\nWork alongside astrodynamics engineers on summer projects focused on spacecraft mission design, trajectory analysis, and advanced spaceflight concepts.\nSolve challenging astrodynamics problems.\nContribute to technical projects involving areas such as:\nNRHO station keeping strategies\nRendezvous and proximity operations\nTransfers between periodic orbits in the three-body problem\nInterplanetary mission design with multiple gravity assists\nAerocapture flight mechanics\nTrajectory optimization using evolutionary algorithms\nReinforcement learning applications for trajectory design\nOptical navigation using artificial intelligence algorithms\nApply engineering and programming skills.\nUse your background in orbital mechanics, computer programming, and numerical methods to support analysis, simulation, and mission design workflows.\nShare your work and findings.\nPresent project results through technical reports, presentations, and discussions with members of the astrodynamics team.\nWho Thrives Here \nYou are currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another engineering discipline.\nYou have a strong foundation in orbital mechanics and computer programming.\nYou have an interest in spacecraft mission design, navigation, guidance and control, optimization, or estimation theory.\nYou have completed coursework or research related to astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or space systems.\nYou enjoy solving complex technical problems and exploring new approaches to space mission challenges.\nYou are curious, collaborative, and excited to learn from experienced aerospace engineers.\nBonus Points if You Have Experience With\nUndergraduate or graduate research in orbital mechanics or astrodynamics\nSpacecraft mission design tools and simulation environments\nOptimization techniques and numerical methods\nThree-body dynamics and periodic orbit analysis\nGuidance, navigation, and control concepts\nPython, MATLAB, or other scientific computing languages\nMachine learning applications in aerospace\nSuccess is Measured By \nSuccessfully contributing to meaningful mission design and astrodynamics projects.\nApplying engineering knowledge to solve real-world spaceflight challenges.\nDeveloping technical skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.\nCommunicating technical findings clearly through presentations and documentation.\nBuilding a stronger foundation for a future career in spacecraft mission design and navigation.\n Why Join Advanced Space \nGain hands-on experience supporting real missions to the Moon and beyond.\nWork alongside engineers solving some of the most challenging problems in space exploration.\nApply classroom knowledge to real aerospace projects.\nReceive mentorship and guidance from experienced technical staff.\nBe part of a team that's passionate about delivering innovation to orbit-and beyond.\nCompensation & Benefits \nCompetitive internship compensation: $26-$35/hour\nHousing stipend\nMentorship and guidance from technical staff\nOpportunities to contribute to research projects directly tied to active space missions\nCollaborative work environment at our Westminster, Colorado headquarters\nAdvanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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