or apply directly on Advanced Space's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Advanced Space's roles stay open a median of 24 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 94% of Advanced Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Advanced Space
- high 6 stale, 1 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Advanced Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Advanced Space.
About this role
The 2027 Mission Design Summer Internship at Advanced Space involves working with the astrodynamics team on spacecraft mission design projects. Interns will gain hands-on experience in solving astrodynamics challenges, conducting research, and applying engineering and programming skills while collaborating with experienced engineers. The role includes presenting findings and contributing to active space missions.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Advanced Space as an employer.
What you need
- Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another engineering discipline
- Strong foundation in orbital mechanics and computer programming
- Interest in spacecraft mission design, navigation, guidance and control, optimization, or estimation theory
- Completed coursework or research related to astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or space systems
- Enjoy solving complex technical problems and exploring new approaches to space mission challenges
- Curious, collaborative, and excited to learn from experienced aerospace engineers
Nice to have
- Undergraduate or graduate research in orbital mechanics or astrodynamics
- Experience with spacecraft mission design tools and simulation environments
- Knowledge of optimization techniques and numerical methods
- Understanding of three-body dynamics and periodic orbit analysis
- Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control concepts
What you get
- Competitive internship compensation: $26–$35/hour
- Housing stipend
- Mentorship and guidance from technical staff
- Opportunities to contribute to research projects directly tied to active space missions
- Collaborative work environment at our Westminster, Colorado headquarters
Worth weighing
- Internship is focused on specific technical skills in astrodynamics and mission design, which may limit broader experience
- No mention of remote work options, indicating the role is onsite only
- The internship is for a specific summer in 2027, so planning ahead is necessary
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Listed by Advanced Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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