About the role#
As a Modeling & Simulation Software Engineering Intern, you will join the software team to develop high-performance code for 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) systems. This role focuses on building scalable simulation tools and physics-informed models that directly support the design and testing of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft.
What you'll do#
- Develop performant simulation code for 6DOF SITL systems using Julia.
- Build user-driven features with a focus on the scalability of Monte Carlo simulations.
- Collaborate with Flight Software, HMI, and Flight Sciences teams to align simulation outputs with stakeholder requirements.
- Design and implement physics-informed models that represent hardware behavior and system dynamics.
- Validate simulation accuracy by comparing model outputs against real-world flight data and refining models.
- Optimize simulation performance to ensure real-time execution across test environments.
- Participate in code reviews, testing cycles, and document modeling assumptions and integration workflows.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in Julia or significant experience with scientific computing languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
- Understanding of 6DOF dynamics and simulation principles in aerospace or robotics.
- Familiarity with modeling physical systems, including hardware-in-the-loop or physics-informed simulation techniques.
- Experience with data validation and analysis comparing simulation outputs to real-world data.
- Strong grasp of engineering first principles and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 to comply with U.S. export control regulations.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Term: Fall 2026 (approximately 16 weeks, September – December)
- Modality: On-site, full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
