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GNC Hardware Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Muon Space logoMuon Space$40/hrMountain View, CA, United StatesPosted 1mo ago
  • No experience required
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

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This posting states $83.2k a year. Open GNC engineer jobs in California post a median of $178k a year, the middle half $156k–$199k, across 83 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## 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 - Classwork in mechanical or aerospace engineering or applied physics - Basic programming skills - Experience with hardware/software integration, mechatronics projects, etc - Interest in spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators ## Nice-to-have Skills - Previous internship or co-op experience - Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e.

Rocket club, formula SAE, solar car, etc.) ## Pay range Bachelor's $40/hour Master's $45/hour Next PhD $50/hour ## About Muon Space Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.

Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale.

From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world. ## Taking Care of Our Team At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package.

In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave. Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.

Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application!

In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. ## Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ## ITAR/EAR Requirements This position requires access to export controlled information.

To conform to U.S.

Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.

The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

From Muon Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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