HLS Navigation Intern

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is looking for summer interns! A Prime Contractor at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. since 1989, Amentum has supported many marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System (SLS) and the International Space Station. We work collaboratively with the NASA customer in an integrated environment to provide GN&C system design, analysis, and integration support for applications including satellites, lunar landers, and launch vehicles. Duties Typical responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Model, simulate, and analyze vehicle and spacecraft dynamics Analysis of launch vehicle and spacecraft multi-body dynamics, equations of motion, and trajectories to assess contact and clearance during separation and jettison events Develop, modify, and maintain software simulators, tools, and scripts Create, edit, and debug software written in Python and Matlab Support verification and validation of technical products Prepare and present technical reports and/or briefings Create and review engineering and software documentation Expectations included in the ASED Internship: You are expected to have a valid driver’s license, have access to an automobile, and be able to drive yourself to work locations. You will be expected to attend MSFC facility scheduled tours, Technical Fellow talks, luncheons, and training sessions in addition to your work. We highly encourage you to participate in activities outside of work with your fellow interns. These activities will be scheduled, with your input, by your social coordinators and will be beneficial in forming a cohesive group and lasting friendships.

Requirements

Undergraduate student currently enrolled in science, technical, engineering, math or related degree program leading to a BS degree, preferably at an ABET accredited institution.
Must be able to provide own transportation.
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have the ability to multi-task and transition between assignments
Show initiative, be proactive and detail oriented
Work independently and collaboratively
Have completed sophomore year of university studies and be in good academic standing
Maintain an overall average of 3.0
Demonstrate strong technical aptitude
Display an interest in machine learning applications to engineering
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Model, simulate, and analyze vehicle and spacecraft dynamics
Analysis of launch vehicle and spacecraft multi-body dynamics, equations of motion, and trajectories to assess contact and clearance during separation and jettison events
Develop, modify, and maintain software simulators, tools, and scripts
Create, edit, and debug software written in Python and Matlab
Support verification and validation of technical products
Prepare and present technical reports and/or briefings
Create and review engineering and software documentation