AST SpaceMobile · 16 hours ago
Intern - Attitude and Orbit Control (AOCS)
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. They are seeking an Intern to join their Attitude and Orbit Control System team for the 2026 Summer Internship Program, providing hands-on experience in spacecraft operational control and exposure to Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Embrace a learning mindset and actively pursue opportunities to develop new skills
Read, write, clean up, develop, and test software in support of AOCS automation tasks
Collaborate with engineers to understand subsystem workflows and contribute to process improvements
Assist in developing tools or scripts that support AOCS operational needs
Participate in problem‑solving discussions and technical reviews alongside the engineering team
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of college completed, preferably in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
Demonstrated interest in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work through complex problems methodically
Curiosity and willingness to ask questions and self-learn
Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks
Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
Ability to participate in meetings, technical discussions, and collaborative engineering sessions
Preferred
Some programming background with MATLAB or Python
Experience with C++ is a plus
Exposure to aerospace systems, robotics, controls, or related coursework is beneficial
Basic familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) is helpful
Standard engineering and collaboration tools (e.g., Excel, documentation platforms)
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit PartnersRakuten,Vodafone
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
Recent News
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