Spaceflight Performance Engineering Intern

Aerodyne Industries, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, LLC invites interns to join the Performance Engineering team working on NASA COSMOS mission operations projects. You will refactor code, move to version control, and help build an automated test/development environment while learning performance diagnostics with guidance from engineers.

The role emphasizes scripting in Python and C+, Linux/Windows environments, with opportunities to handle data visualization tasks and documentation updates.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with scripting/automation and SDLC concepts.
• Ability to learn quickly and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Refactor code, migrate to version control, and establish a test/development location.
• Create new automation tools/scripts to improve performance measurements.
• Assist with security reviews, data collection, and performance analysis.

Skills

Python

C+

Linux

Windows

Data visualization

Automation

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/Engineering/IT/MIS/Math

Tools

Docker

Simulated test env

Version control

Job description

ASCEND Aerospace & Technology, LLC invites interns to join the Performance Engineering team working on NASA COSMOS mission operations projects. You will refactor code, move to version control, and help build an automated test/development environment while learning performance diagnostics with guidance from engineers.

The role emphasizes scripting in Python and C+, Linux/Windows environments, with opportunities to handle data visualization tasks and documentation updates.