Space Domain Awareness Intern: Modeling & Analysis

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Competitive benefits package

Healthcare plans

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation invites an undergraduate intern for a full-time position located 100% onsite in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA. The intern will support space domain awareness analyses within the SCAD group, engaging in algorithm development, modeling, and interdisciplinary research.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree, have a 3.0+ GPA, and are eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time pursuing a bachelor's degree in physics, applied math, or aerospace engineering
• Willing to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of term and return to degree program
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Experience programming in MATLAB, C, C++, Java, or Python
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Algorithm assessment and development
• Modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration on research programs
• Apply standard techniques to prescribed scientific tasks
• Modeling and simulation of laser propagation, lidar, nuclear, and directed energy
• Training and mentorship will be provided

Skills

Matlab

C

C++

Java

Python

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation invites an undergraduate intern for a full-time position located 100% onsite in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA. The intern will support space domain awareness analyses within the SCAD group, engaging in algorithm development, modeling, and interdisciplinary research.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree, have a 3.0+ GPA, and are eligible for a U.S. security clearance.