Intern - GN&C Fall Graduate Intern

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student intern to assist the GN&C team in designing and integrating control systems for spaceflight missions. You will work on MATLAB/Simulink-based simulations, model spacecraft dynamics, and contribute to analyses across time and frequency domains.

Responsibilities include developing scripts, documenting results, and presenting findings to GN&C leads.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, science, math, CS or related field; ABET preferred.
• Undergraduate or graduate student with academic/work experience in controls/space systems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape Multibody and C/C++.
• Strong written and oral communication and documentation skills.
• Eligible to travel domestically in the USA (<5%).

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain software simulations, tools, and scripts.
• Create, edit, and debug MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape Multibody code.
• Model and analyze launch vehicle/spacecraft dynamics.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings; review documentation.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Simscape Multibody

C/C++

Python

Technical writing

team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate STEM student

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Simscape Multibody

Python

Job description

Do you have a passion for space? While others may be putting people in space, we are putting people on the Moon and Mars and beyond.

Job Description

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks to design and integrate GN&C systems for projects ranging from CubeSats to NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). We are looking at the last minute for an undergraduate or a graduate student fall intern with academic or work experience in controls, 6 DOF modeling, simulation, and tool development! This position will support the Human Lander System Program (HLSP) to ensure safety and mission success in sending humans back to the Moon!

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Develop, modify, and maintain software simulations, tools, and scripts

Create, edit, and debug software written in MATLAB, Simulink, and/or Simscape Multibody

Model, simulate, and analyze launch vehicle and/or spacecraft dynamics and performance

Analyze systems in the time and frequency domain

Work with GN&C leads and other engineering disciplines

Support verification and validation of technical products

Prepare and present technical reports and/or briefings

Create and review engineering and software documentation

Qualifications:

BS degree in engineering, science, math, computer science, or related degree program is required. A degree program at an ABET accredited institution is preferred.

You are expected to have a valid Star ID/ Real ID driver's license, have access to an automobile, and be able to drive yourself to work locations.

Required skills/experience:

Programming in MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape Multibody, and/or C/C++

Experience preparing, presenting, and reviewing technical reports and briefings including analysis and software documentation

Must be detail oriented and self-motivated that can work independently and collaboratively

Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Have completed sophomore year of university studies and be in good academic standing

Maintain an overall average of 3.0

Desired skills/experience:

Academic or work experience modeling, simulating, and analyzing the performance of aerospace vehicles in the time domain

Experience improving analysis tools and/or controls models.

Academic work, experience, or demonstrated interest in control systems design/analysis

Analyzing systems for stability margin in the frequency domain (Nichols, Bode, Nyquist, Root Locus).

Deriving state equations related to space craft and launch vehicle systems.

Conducting design and development of flight control systems including PID control gain design, state estimation, adaptive control, neural networks, or other advanced control methods.

Conducting controls related trade, parametric, and failure analysis studies.

Implementing machine learning algorithms for controls, modeling, system identification, or other aerospace applications.

Developing GUIs in Matlab

Programming in Python

Familiar with conducting unit tests and analyses for simulation/software development, verification, and validation.

Creating visualizations in 3D tools such as Terragen, STK, or Unreal Engine.

Essential Functions

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<5%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings and test stands at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Normal workday is from 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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