About the role#
As a graduate intern with the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department, you will contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of space, air, and ground-based systems. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to investigate architecture and concept of operations performance in both nominal and contested environments. This role focuses on areas such as agent-based modeling, killchain effectiveness, and enterprise architecture resiliency.
What you'll do#
- Learn, use, and contribute to the development of engineering analysis software tools.
- Assist with technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments on multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations and reports.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled or accepted full-time in a master's or PhD program in aerospace, mechanical, or industrial engineering, computer science, physics, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor's degree completed by the start of the internship.
- Ability to work full-time for at least 10 weeks and return to your degree program afterward.
- Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
- Experience developing, implementing, and applying software scripts, models, or algorithms.
- Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing organizational needs.
- US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
- Submission of transcripts.
It is helpful if you have experience with toolkits like AFSIM, STK, or GMAT. Additional knowledge of missile tracking, warning, and defense architecture, or tracking and estimation theory, is a plus. Experience with agent-based modeling, red vs. blue simulations, or holding an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access is also preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation operates as a nonprofit organization focused on space research and technology. Founded in 1960, the company provides technical expertise for national space programs and national security systems. It maintains a workforce of over 5,000 employees across offices in Virginia and California. The firm specializes in areas including launch vehicles, artificial intelligence, and space policy.
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