Graduate Space Systems Design & Optimization Intern

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a motivated intern to advance technical work in constellation design, astrodynamics, and multi-objective optimization. You will support current and future space-system architecture analyses and develop modeling and simulation tools for complex tasks.

Join a collaborative team, perform technical deep dives and trade studies, and present results with recommended solutions. This internship requires US citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or related field.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and return to degree program after internship.
• Coursework or experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics and space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, or C++.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance (US citizenship required).
• Transcripts required.
• Experience leading or contributing to a technical team in the described areas.
• Prior space-related work with US government agencies or contractors.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Corporation tools including SOAP, GRIPS, and Revisit.
• Experience with advanced mathematical topics, modern software development, integration, and testing practices.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and handle changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply technical skills to real-world problems in constellation design and astrodynamics.
• Support analysis and design of space system architectures.
• Develop and mature analysis software tools for modeling and simulation tasks.
• Conduct deep dives, trade studies, and performance assessments.
• Develop and present technically accurate presentations and reports of results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with aerospace personnel across multiple locations.
• Handle multiple internship tasks and projects concurrently.
• Receive training and mentoring from full-time staff.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Multi-objective optimization

Modeling and Simulation

Python

MATLAB

C

C++

Advanced mathematical topics

Integration and testing practices

Performance assessment

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering/physics/OR mathematics

Tools

SOAP

GRIPS

Revisit

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a motivated intern to advance technical work in constellation design, astrodynamics, and multi-objective optimization. You will support current and future space-system architecture analyses and develop modeling and simulation tools for complex tasks.

Join a collaborative team, perform technical deep dives and trade studies, and present results with recommended solutions. This internship requires US citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.