Space Domain Awareness Internship - SDA Analytics

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Professional growth and development

Flexible work schedules including tele

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a new graduate intern to support space domain awareness analyses within the Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD). The role is full-time, on-site in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA, with mentorship and training provided.

You will contribute to algorithm development, modeling, and evaluation of space surveillance systems, leveraging MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and Java.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or accepted to enroll in a Master’s or PhD program in physics, applied mathematics, engineering or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree completed by internship start date.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, C, C++ or Java.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Provide astrodynamics analytical support, algorithm development and modeling for space surveillance systems.
• Support modeling of SDA and sensor tracking of satellites.
• Conduct analyses using modeling, simulation and analysis tools.
• Carry out prescribed scientific and engineering tasks with guidance from leadership.
• Network with staff and conduct independent research to solve assignments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD program

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

C++

Java

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a new graduate intern to support space domain awareness analyses within the Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD). The role is full-time, on-site in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA, with mentorship and training provided.

You will contribute to algorithm development, modeling, and evaluation of space surveillance systems, leveraging MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and Java.