2027 Enterprise REsiliency Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department (CMED) 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 graduate intern will contribute to technical capabilities used to model, simulate, and analyze space, air, and ground-based systems of systems, examining architecture and concept of operations performance in nominal and contested operating environments. Focus areas include agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control evaluation. Interns work on multiple team projects with project mentors, full-time staff, and other interns, applying existing skills while expanding their modeling, simulation, and analysis knowledge. The position is 100% onsite in Chantilly, Virginia.
Requirements
- Be accepted to or enrolled full-time in an advanced degree program (Master’s or Ph.D.) in engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, or a closely related technical field at an accredited school.
- Be available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and return to an advanced degree program full-time after the internship.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, a desire to learn, and the ability to manage several simultaneous tasks.
- Have skill in a programming language such as Python, C++, or MATLAB, or a similar language.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.
- Provide transcripts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a toolkit or framework such as AFSIM, STK, or GMAT.
- Proficiency in orbital mechanics or space operations.
- Direct experience with agent-based modeling, red-versus-blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, or command and control (C2).
- 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.
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 contributions and matching contributions.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
