Graduate Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control / Formation Flight
On-site
Internship
#Engineering
#Systems
#Software Development
Array Labs is developing a distributed radar imaging constellation designed to generate the world's first accurate, real-time 3D model. We are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our team on-site in the United States for an internship focused on Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) and formation flight, helping us build the most dense distributed sensing space system ever conceived.
Responsibilities
- Create the algorithms and methods necessary to coordinate spacecraft trajectories in low Earth orbit.
- Build and deploy simulation environments to evaluate performance across individual spacecraft, formations, and the entire fleet.
- Design and execute verification and validation plans for our algorithms.
- Research and implement innovative approaches for satellite state estimation and control.
Must-haves
- You are currently pursuing a graduate degree after completing a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- You possess at least 12 months of practical GN&C experience gained through labs or previous internships.
- You communicate effectively and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- You are self-motivated, accountable, and capable of learning new concepts quickly on your own.
- You can perform under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding setting.
- You meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.
Nice-to-haves
- You are on track for a Spring 2026 graduation.
- You have experience with system-level GN&C modeling and hands-on hardware implementation.
- You are proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, or Python.
- You have worked with astrodynamics software such as STK, FreeFlyer, or GMAT.
- You have a background in control theory, orbital mechanics, and the design of GN&C algorithms.
- You are familiar with spacecraft ADCS sensors, actuators, and laboratory test equipment.
Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected status.





