Space Visualization & GNC Simulation Internship

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,960 - 89,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Covered travel to and from MERL

Monthly Charlie Card for local commuting

Weekly social gatherings

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology research institute in Cambridge is offering an internship focused on developing high-fidelity simulators for space applications. Ideal candidates are graduate students with strong programming skills in languages like Matlab, Python, or C/C++, and experience in rendering engines such as Blender, Unreal, or Unity. The internship lasts 3-6 months, providing exposure to real-time visualization and opportunities for publication. A relocation stipend and health insurance coverage are provided based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a relevant graduate program.
• Experience with rendering engines and synthetic image generation.
• Familiarity with spacecraft dynamics and motion planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity full-stack GNC simulators for space applications.
• Enable real-time visualization with synthetic imagery.

Skills

Experience with Blender

Experience with Unreal

Experience with Unity

Strong programming skills in Matlab

Strong programming skills in Python

Strong programming skills in C/C++

Education

Current enrollment in a graduate program in Aerospace, Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

A leading technology research institute in Cambridge is offering an internship focused on developing high-fidelity simulators for space applications. Ideal candidates are graduate students with strong programming skills in languages like Matlab, Python, or C/C++, and experience in rendering engines such as Blender, Unreal, or Unity. The internship lasts 3-6 months, providing exposure to real-time visualization and opportunities for publication. A relocation stipend and health insurance coverage are provided based on eligibility.