2027 Enterprise Performance Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

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 department studies the performance of space, air, and ground-based systems of systems and their architectures and concepts of operations in nominal and contested environments. Areas of focus include agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, kill-chain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command-and-control evaluation. The intern works on multiple projects as part of a team with project mentors, full-time staff, and other interns. The role contributes to technical capabilities supporting customer modeling, simulation, and analysis needs. Training and mentorship are provided. The selected candidate must work full-time on-site at the company’s Colorado Springs, Colorado facility and be available for at least 10 weeks outside the university term, then return to a full-time master’s or PhD program.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time or accepted into an accredited college or university program pursuing a master’s or PhD in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or a related discipline.
Available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to a master’s or PhD program full-time after the internship.
Bachelor’s degree completed by the internship start date.
Skill with a programming language such as Python, C++, or MATLAB.
Experience developing, implementing, and applying software scripts, models, or algorithms.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.
Must work full-time on-site at the Colorado Springs, Colorado facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a toolkit or framework such as AFSIM, STK, or GMAT.
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 and presenting analysis results.
Current and 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 projects.

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 a company-paid benefit 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.