About the role#
As an Aerospace Modeling and Simulation Intern, you will join our team for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance study efforts, helping to influence the design and procurement of future space and airborne systems. This role involves performing high fidelity modeling and simulation of satellites, aircraft, and their sensor suites for government and commercial customers. You will balance multiple short-term studies alongside long-term analysis projects.
What you'll do#
- Instantiate complex vignettes.
- Architect studies and trades of aerospace systems and their payloads.
- Develop tools for data analysis.
- Perform detailed Quality Assurance and Quality Control checks of simulation input and results.
- Present your findings to senior-level decision-makers and customers.
What you'll need#
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must be at least a rising Sophomore pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong problem-solving skills to update existing models and scenarios.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Experience with the design, development, and software implementation of complex mathematical algorithms is preferred.
- Proficiency in developing standalone engineering tools or scripts using Python, MATLAB, or Excel is preferred.
- Coursework in astrodynamics, remote sensing, spacecraft design, aerospace systems operations, computational fluid dynamics, machine learning, or complex systems integration is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Herndon, Virginia.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Vantor
Vantor develops spatial intelligence software for defense, intelligence, and commercial clients. The company builds platforms that integrate data from satellites and ground sensors to create digital representations of Earth. These tools automate the intelligence cycle to support autonomous systems. Based in Westminster, Colorado, the firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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