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 Navigation Summer Internship at Advanced Space involves working with the astrodynamics team on spacecraft navigation and mission design projects. Interns will solve complex navigation challenges, conduct technical research, and support projects related to real space missions, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced engineers in the field.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 navigation, mission design, guidance and control, optimization, or estimation theory
- Completed coursework or research related to astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or space systems
Nice to have
- Undergraduate or graduate research in orbital mechanics or astrodynamics
- Experience with spacecraft navigation or orbit determination concepts
- Knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems
- Familiarity with optimization techniques and numerical methods
- Understanding of three-body dynamics and periodic orbit analysis
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 navigation and astrodynamics, which may not appeal to those interested in other aerospace areas
- No mention of remote work options, as the position is onsite
- Compensation range is provided, but no details on how it compares to industry standards
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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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