Space Enterprise Design and Optimization Graduate Intern

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a motivated intern to advance technical work in constellation design, astrodynamics, and multi-objective optimization. You will support current and future space-system architecture analyses and develop modeling and simulation tools for complex tasks.

Join a collaborative team, perform technical deep dives and trade studies, and present results with recommended solutions. This internship requires US citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or related field.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and return to degree program after internship.
• Coursework or experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics and space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, or C++.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Eligibility to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance (US citizenship required).
• Transcripts required.
• Experience leading or contributing to a technical team in the described areas.
• Prior space-related work with US government agencies or contractors.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Corporation tools including SOAP, GRIPS, and Revisit.
• Experience with advanced mathematical topics, modern software development, integration, and testing practices.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and handle changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply technical skills to real-world problems in constellation design and astrodynamics.
• Support analysis and design of space system architectures.
• Develop and mature analysis software tools for modeling and simulation tasks.
• Conduct deep dives, trade studies, and performance assessments.
• Develop and present technically accurate presentations and reports of results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with aerospace personnel across multiple locations.
• Handle multiple internship tasks and projects concurrently.
• Receive training and mentoring from full-time staff.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Multi-objective optimization

Modeling and Simulation

Python

MATLAB

C

C++

Advanced mathematical topics

Integration and testing practices

Performance assessment

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering/physics/OR mathematics

Tools

SOAP

GRIPS

Revisit

Job description

• Develop and apply technical skills to real-world problems in constellation design, multi-objective optimization, and astrodynamics
• Support analysis and design of current and future space system architectures
• Develop, mature, and use analysis software tools for modeling and simulation tasks
• Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, performance assessments, and related analyses
• Develop and present technically accurate presentations and reports communicating analysis results and recommended solutions
• Collaborate with Aerospace technical personnel across multiple locations
• Perform multiple simultaneous projects with varying internship tasking
• Receive training and mentoring from full-time staff members

Requirements

• Enrolled full time or accepted at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering, physics, operations research, mathematics, or a related field of science or engineering
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Master’s or Ph.D. degree program after completion of the internship
• Coursework or relevant experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics and space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Proficiency in one or more of: Python, MATLAB, C, C++
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• US citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required
• Research or professional experience leading or working as a member of a technical team in the described areas
• Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor
• Prior experience with Aerospace Corporation modeling and simulation tools, including SOAP, GRIPS, and Revisit
• Familiarity with national security space or intelligence mission areas
• Coursework or relevant experience in advanced mathematical topics, modern software development, integration, and testing practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and balance conflicting project demands
• Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in astrodynamics, multi-objective optimization, and space system architecture analysis, with proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, and C++. Capable of developing and utilizing modeling and simulation tools while effectively communicating technical results and collaborating with diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Astrodynamics
• Modeling And Simulation
• Python Programming
• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Aerospace Corporation Tools

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Astrodynamics
• Multi-Objective Optimization
• Modeling And Simulation
• Python Programming
• MATLAB Programming
• C Programming
• C++ Programming
• Advanced Mathematical Topics
• Integration And Testing Practices
• Performance Assessment

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work
• Adaptability
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Space System Architecture
• National Security Space
• Intelligence Mission Areas
• Technical Deep Dives
• Trade Studies

Tools & Technologies

• SOAP
• GRIPS
• Revisit