Orbital Dynamics Intern
Engineering
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Internship
Posted 2 months ago
About the Role
We're looking for an Orbital Dynamics Intern to help build and improve our satellite propagation and analysis systems. You'll work directly with our engineering team on real problems in space situational awareness.
What You'll Do
- Implement and validate orbit propagation algorithms
- Work with orbital ephemeris data and coordinate transformations
- Build visualization tools for satellite coverage analysis
- Analyze maneuver detection and orbit determination accuracy
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field
- Coursework in orbital mechanics or astrodynamics
- Programming experience in Python, Java, or similar
- Familiarity with orbital coordinate systems and reference frames
- Strong math foundation (linear algebra, differential equations)
Nice to Have
- Experience with astrodynamics tools or libraries
- Knowledge of orbital perturbations (J2, drag, solar radiation pressure)
- Previous research or internship in aerospace
Why Vega
Join an early-stage company with meaningful equity participation. Your code will run in production and impact how the space industry manages spectrum coordination.
About Vega
Vega is building the intelligence layer for satellite spectrum coordination. Our platform helps satellite operators analyze RF interference, optimize their frequency usage, and navigate the increasingly crowded orbital environment.