Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Grad Intern

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking highly motivated interns in aerospace engineering to develop and mature analysis software for space mission design, orbital maneuvers, and orbit estimation. You will interact with Aerospace personnel and collaborate across locations to evaluate system performance and architecture options.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an MS/PhD in a STEM field, have strong programming skills (C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB), a GPA of 3.0+, and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a MS or PhD degree in aerospace engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or another STEM-related discipline, or senior class standing by internship start date and enrollment in a graduate STEM degree program beginning Fall 2027
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship
• Proficiency with one or more of: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• US citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required
• Research experience working as a member of a technical team
• Coursework or relevant experience in technical writing and technical presentation
• Coursework, research, or professional experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics
• Coursework, research, or professional experience in space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Coursework, research, or professional experience in advanced mathematical topics such as optimization theory, game theory, statistical estimation, and numerical analysis
• Coursework or relevant experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices
• Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor
• Current DoD or SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature analysis software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis related to space mission design, orbital maneuvers, orbit estimation, and space domain awareness for RPO objectives
• Conduct analyses of system performance and architecture alternatives
• Interact directly with local Aerospace personnel
• Collaborate with Aerospace personnel in other locations

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Fortran

MATLAB

Education

MS or PhD in aerospace engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or STEM

Tools

Modeling Software

Simulation Tools

Job description

• • Develop and mature analysis software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis related to space mission design, orbital maneuvers, orbit estimation, and space domain awareness for RPO objectives
• • Conduct analyses of system performance and architecture alternatives
• • Interact directly with local Aerospace personnel
• • Collaborate with Aerospace personnel in other locations

Requirements

• Pursuing a MS or PhD degree at an accredited college/university degree program in aerospace engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or another STEM-related discipline, or Senior class standing by internship start date and enrollment in a graduate STEM degree program beginning Fall 2027
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship
• Proficiency with one or more of: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• US citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required
• Research experience working as a member of a technical team
• Coursework or relevant experience in technical writing and technical presentation
• Coursework, research, or professional experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics
• Coursework, research, or professional experience in space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Coursework, research, or professional experience in advanced mathematical topics such as optimization theory, game theory, statistical estimation, and numerical analysis
• Coursework or relevant experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices
• Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor
• Current DoD or SCI security clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in aerospace engineering and advanced mathematical topics, with proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and MATLAB. Capable of conducting analyses related to space mission design and collaborating effectively within technical teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• C Programming
• Python Programming
• Astrodynamics
• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Hard Skills

• C++ Programming
• Fortran Programming
• MATLAB Proficiency
• Numerical Analysis
• Optimization Theory
• Game Theory
• Statistical Estimation
• Modeling and Simulation
• Technical Writing
• Technical Presentation

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Space Mission Design
• Orbital Maneuvers
• Orbit Estimation
• Space Domain Awareness
• Space-Based Modeling

Tools & Technologies

• Modeling Software
• Simulation Tools