Aerospace Engineering Intern - Aerodynamics

TSC•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) has been a leader in spacecraft technology launching over 100 satellites from America’s 2nd satellite, Vanguard 1 in 1958, through other notable achievements such as the first Global Positioning (GPS) Technology Satellites. NCST is currently a leader in spacecraft servicing and robotics. TSC supports the NCST through multiple prime contracts, and has over 35 years’ experience working with the NCST on innovative research and development space programs. NCST’s Hypersonic Section is actively looking for aerospace engineering, mathematics, and/or physics majors with experience with analysis and design of elements of spacecraft conceptual missions, orbit determination, and orbital flight operations through the development and use of astrodynamics and a desire to learn more about orbital mechanics and advanced computational methods. NRL offers a “hands-on” intensive work environment, where student engineers work side by side with experienced aerospace engineers working on real-world problems.

Requirements

Working towards a BS, MS, or PhD in aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, or related field.
All candidates must be US Citizens, (dual citizenship is not allowed) and be capable of obtaining a security clearance (no significant legal infractions).
A minimum GPA of 3.0 in STEM courses and/or in-major is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to write code in MATLAB, Python, Java, or your preferred language for modeling and simulation work, as well as with lower level languages such as C, Java, and C++.
Strong grasp of mathematics, physics, and aerodynamics.
Experience with hypersonic CFD tools
Ability to work well both independently and with a team
Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

CFD and trajectory modeling and simulation in support of NRL customers, ranging from basic research to supporting full scale flight test programs.
Work alongside aerospace engineers and physicists to tackle unique and challenging questions.
Combine knowledge of engineering, mathematics, and software development to produce presentations to share findings with both technical and potentially non-technical teams.
The work ranges from CFD and trajectory modeling to vehicle guidance, navigation, and control.