Space Object Risk Intern — Astrodynamics & Software

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is offering an internship within the Space Object Risk Department (SORD) to help integrate engineering disciplines across national space programs. You will work on real-time collision avoidance, debris events, and space traffic management while developing analysis tools under the guidance of senior staff.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in aerospace, physics, or mathematics and must be able to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a college/university program pursuing a Master’s or PhD in aerospace, physics, mathematics or related technical discipline.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and return to MS/PhD studies afterward.
• Aptitude in astrodynamics and related mathematics.
• Experience with Python, C++, Fortran and HPC environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to focus areas of support in the SORD and EED programs.
• Apply and develop analysis tools and techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with department staff as part of the project team(s).
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

Skills

Python

C++

Fortran

High Performance Computing

Team coordination

Tools

Security clearance TS/SCI

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is offering an internship within the Space Object Risk Department (SORD) to help integrate engineering disciplines across national space programs. You will work on real-time collision avoidance, debris events, and space traffic management while developing analysis tools under the guidance of senior staff.

Eligible candidates are enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in aerospace, physics, or mathematics and must be able to obtain a U.S.