Summer Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Intern

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Intern for the 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will perform high fidelity modeling and simulation of satellites, aircraft, and their ISR sensor suites for government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include instantiating complex vignettes, architecting studies, developing data-analysis tools, and presenting results to senior decision-makers in the greater Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C./Maryland area.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, math, physics, CS).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Instantiate complex vignettes for simulation studies.
• Architect studies and trades of aerospace systems and payloads.
• Develop tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Perform detailed QA/QC checks of simulation input and results.
• Present results to senior-level decision-makers and customers.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, CS

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Vantor is seeking an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Intern for the 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will perform high fidelity modeling and simulation of satellites, aircraft, and their ISR sensor suites for government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include instantiating complex vignettes, architecting studies, developing data-analysis tools, and presenting results to senior decision-makers in the greater Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C./Maryland area.