Simulation Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Notre Dame; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel stipend

Job summary

Notre Dame is seeking an intern to develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance, thermal, power, and communications.

You will author drivers for simulation hardware and create robust tools to deploy quality code, while performing data analysis and supporting integration and testing at the Torrance headquarters. This is a 12-week in-person internship with hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language.
• Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism.
• Availability for a minimum 12-week internship in person at the Torrance headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems (propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, communications).
• Author drivers for simulation hardware.
• Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code.
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs.
• Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems.

Skills

Rust / C++

Numerical methods / ODEs

In-person internship 12 weeks

Education

Courses in numerical methods, ODEs, mechanics, EM

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Develop physics-based software models for testing control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems
• Author drivers for simulation hardware
• Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs
• Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Development experience in Rust, C++, or similar compiled language
• Coursework or experience in numerical methods, ordinary differential equations, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism
• Availability for a minimum 12-week internship in person at the Torrance headquarters

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience using scientific Python (NumPy, SciPy, etc.), Julia, MATLAB, or similar
• Experience defining and creating simulation systems for hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop testing
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulations and probability/statistics
• Experience with linear algebra, signal processing, controls, and/or orbital mechanics
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
• Experience with Linux systems programming and driver development
• Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $30 - $40 per hour based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience level
• Housing and travel stipend may be available