Tracking Architecture and Performance Graduate Intern

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is offering an internship to support space surveillance systems through analytical work, modeling, and algorithm development. The intern will engage in simulations for target tracking, assist in mentoring activities, and gain exposure to systems engineering practices while collaborating across teams.

The program expects graduate-level study in physics, mathematics, or engineering, along with programming experience, transcripts, and eligibility for US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MS/PhD in Physics, Applied Math, or Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's degree must be completed before internship begins.
• Willingness to work full-time for at least 10 weeks and return to studies afterward.
• Proficient in C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Strong MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) usage.
• GPA 3.0+; transcript required.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Security clearance eligibility required.
• Experience in algorithm development research and novel techniques.
• Knowledge of filters, sensors (radar/IR), and AI/ML concepts.
• GPA 3.5+; active clearance preferred.
• Experience presenting to groups and leading small teams.
• Ability to work autonomously on complex projects.
• Software design, development, unit testing, and integration experience.
• Proficiency in robust statistics and decision logic.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support and help develop algorithms for space surveillance tasks.
• Model, simulate, and analyze targeting for space domain awareness and missile warning missions.
• Apply standard techniques to prescribed engineering tasks and participate in training/mentorship.

Skills

Algorithm Development

Modeling And Simulation

Programming In C/C++/Java/Python

Filters And Sensors

AI/ML Algorithms

Mentorship

Autonomous Work

Presentation Skills

Robust Statistics

Software Design

Unit Testing

Integration Experience

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics / Applied Mathematics / Engineering or related program

Bachelor's degree completed prior to internship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• Provide analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems, space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis and resiliency assessment
• Perform algorithm assessment and development
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis and/or algorithm development for target tracking for space domain awareness and missile warning/tracking missions
• Apply standard techniques and procedures to carry out prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks
• Participate in training and mentorship

Requirements

• Accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering or related program
• Completion of Bachelor's degree prior to internship
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship
• Experience programming in C, C++, Java, or Python
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the U.S. government
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required
• Experience in researching, developing and applying advanced and innovative techniques for algorithm development
• Understanding of concepts pertaining to filters, sensors (such as radar, IR sensors), AI/ML algorithms
• GPA 3.5 or higher
• Active security clearance
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations, leading small groups, etc.
• Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects
• Software design, development, unit testing and integration experience
• Practice robust statistics and decision logics

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in algorithm development, modeling, and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems, with a strong foundation in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering. Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python, and capable of conducting complex analyses and delivering presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Algorithm Development
• Modeling And Simulation Analysis
• Programming In C, C++, Java, Or Python
• Understanding Of Filters And Sensors
• Experience With Microsoft Office Applications

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Algorithm Development
• Modeling And Simulation Analysis
• Programming In C
• Programming In C++
• Programming In Java
• Programming In Python
• Software Design
• Unit Testing
• Integration Experience
• Robust Statistics

Soft Skills

• Mentorship
• Presentation Skills
• Leadership
• Autonomous Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Space Surveillance Systems
• Space Domain Awareness
• Missile Warning
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Resiliency Assessment
• AI/ML Algorithms

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel