We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Help develop and implement guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for our products, with guidance from senior engineers Contribute to 6-DOF dynamics and simulation models used for control design, analysis, and validation Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Coursework, research, club, or internship experience in GNC, controls, or autonomous systems
- Solid foundation in flight dynamics, control theory, modeling, and simulation
- Experience with Rust, C++, or a comparable systems language, plus Python for analysis and tooling
- Familiarity with software development best practices such as version control, code review, testing, and CI
- Ambition to work in a fast-paced environment
More about this role
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
Astro Mechanica is seeking an Intern to join our GNC Team for the summer of 2027 (program begins on June 7, 2027 for semester schools and June 27, 2027 for quarter schools). You are a GNC-focused student who wants to make a real contribution to the guidance and control system of a clean-sheet autonomous aircraft. You are comfortable working from first principles, want to...
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