2027 Enterprise REsiliency Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an intern for the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) to support MS&A in space, air, and ground systems. You will work on multi-disciplinary teams under mentors to expand your MS&A knowledge.

Requirements include enrollment in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in engineering, CS, physics, or OR, ability to work 10 weeks full-time, and exposure to Python, C++, or MATLAB. U.S. citizenship for security clearance is needed.

Qualifications

• Accepted to or enrolled full time in a master’s or PhD program in engineering, CS, or physics.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and return to degree program after.
• Programming skills in Python, C++, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Learn, use, and contribute to engineering analysis software tools.
• Assist with technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and reports.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Education

Masters or PhD in engineering/CS/physics

Tools

AFSIM

STK

GMAT

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) in the Integrated Performance Subdivision

leads integration and application of modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling.

As an intern with the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department, you will directly contribute to technical capabilities that support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems to investigate architecture and concept of operations (CONOPS) performance in nominal and contested operating environments.

• MS&A focus areas include agent-based modeling
• red vs blue simulations
• military utility and capability drawdown
• killchain effectiveness
• enterprise architecture resiliency
• command and control (C2) evaluation

Our interns work as part of a team on multiple projects with project mentors, full time staff, and other interns to apply existing skills and expand their MS&A knowledge.We support a variety of customers with diverse program portfolios, and we are looking for curious and innovative teammates to help us address our customers’ hardest problems!

Work Model

100% onsite in Chantilly, VA

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learn, use, and contribute to the development of engineering analysis software tools.
• Assist with conducting technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and reports.

What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements

Accepted to or enrolled full time in an advanced degree program (Masters or Ph.D.) in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school. Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to an advanced degree program full-time after completion of the internship. A history that shows personal accountability, a desire to learn, and an ability to manage several simultaneous tasks. Skill with a programming language including or similar to Python, C++, or MATLAB. This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. transcripts required.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience with a toolkit or framework including or similar to AFSIM, STK, or GMAT.
• Proficiency in orbital mechanics or space operations.
• Direct experience with agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2).
• Experience developing and presenting analysis results.
• Current and active Top-Secret Clearance (TS) with SCI access.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $32.00 - $48.00 Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.