2027 Enterprise Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED), within the Integrated Performance Subdivision, integrates and applies modeling and simulation capabilities and modern analysis workflows to support end-to-end effects-chain analysis and space and space-enabled campaign modeling. The intern will contribute to modeling, simulation, and analysis of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems, examining architecture and concept-of-operations performance in nominal and contested environments. Focus areas include agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command-and-control evaluation. Interns work on multiple projects as part of teams with project mentors, full-time staff, and other interns. They apply existing skills and develop their modeling, simulation, and analysis knowledge. Training and mentorship will be provided. The selected candidate must work full-time on-site at a facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado; El Segundo, California; or Chantilly, Virginia. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled or accepted for full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university program pursuing a master's or PhD degree in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or a related discipline.
Be available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a master's or PhD program full-time after the internship.
Have completed a bachelor's degree by the internship start date.
Demonstrate personal accountability, a desire to learn, and the ability to manage several simultaneous tasks.
Have skill with a programming language such as Python, C++, MATLAB, or a similar language.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Provide transcripts.
Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
Work well in a team environment and have organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing organizational needs.
Have interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a toolkit or framework such as AFSIM, STK, GMAT, or a similar tool.
Direct experience with agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, or command and control.
Knowledge of missile tracking, warning, and defense architecture components and concepts of operations.
Knowledge of tracking and estimation theory for space and ground applications.
Experience developing, implementing, and applying software scripts, models, or algorithms.
Experience developing and presenting analysis results.
Current, active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

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.
Work with project mentors, full-time staff, and other interns on multiple customer projects involving modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.