Aeronautics Systems Engineering Intern

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. seeks two part-time interns to assist NASA Langley Research Center in evaluating radar and vision detection algorithms. You will collect data, label radar and vision datasets, and support distributed testing software.

Remote work is possible for 5–10 hours per week from September through December, with on-site NASA LaRC activities. Ideal candidates hold an MS or PhD in engineering or CS, have sensor data experience, and understand aviation systems.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering or Computer Science fields.
• Experience in sensor-based data collection.
• Data collection for aviation domain is highly desired.
• Understanding of aircraft systems operations is highly desired.
• Ability to work in highly collaborative, dynamic teams.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support flight experiments testing algorithms through data collection
• Label collected data including radar and vision data
• Support software development activities related to distributed testing
• Documentation of procedures, experiments and findings

Skills

Sensor data collection

Aviation data domain

Aircraft systems knowledge

Collaborative environment

Written and verbal communication

Analytical

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering or Computer Science fields

Job description

In support of NASA Langley Research Center's Aeronautics Systems Engineering Branch, AMA is seeking two part-time interns to support distributed sensing flight test activities. Specifically, AMA is seeking candidates to support work to evaluate radar and vision detection and tracking algorithms. These algorithms are being designed to detect crewed and uncrewed aircraft and wildlife. This effort is supporting NASA's Air Traffic Management and Safety Project. This position will support onsite NASA LaRC activities and remote work activities at 5-10 hours per week over September through December.

Pay rate

$25-$27.69/hour

Responsibilities

• Support flight experiments testing algorithms through data collection
• Label collected data including radar and vision data
• Support software development activities related to distributed testing
• Documentation of procedures, experiments and findings

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering or Computer Science fields
• Demonstrated experience in sensor-based data collection
• Application of data collection with the aviation domain highly desired
• Understanding of aircraft systems operations highly desired
• Must work well in highly collaborative dynamic environments with diverse team
• Strong communications skills, written and verbal
• Analytical

About AMA

• Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, with operations in Greenbelt, MD, Huntsville, AL, Dallas and Houston, TX, Denver, CO, Mountain View, CA, and Edwards Air Force Base, CA.
• With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions.
• AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.
• We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive.

Equal Opportunity Employment

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.