Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Intern - GNC

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Hampton, VA

1d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

AMA is currently accepting applications for a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering intern to support Research on extremum seeking for formation flying will be conducted. In particular, we will develop a Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) architecture with the ability to perform amplitude modulation, adaptive learning and safe flight. Amplitude modulation entails reducing the amplitude of the multi-sin excitation as a region with an acceptably low drag is approached, thereby improving the flying qualities and further reducing fuel consumption. Adaptive learning entails adjusting the learning rate according to the local convexity of the objective function, thereby accelerating the speed of convergence. Finally, safe flight entails avoiding regions where the aircraft experiences loss of control. The resulting architecture will be evaluated on a high-fidelity model of a fighter aircraft. This internship begins June 22, 2026, and concludes September 11, 2026. For candidates with authorization to work in the U.S., onsite work at AMA corporate office is requested. Pay for this position is $23.10 - $33.50, depending on education and location. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws. Thank you for your interest in a career with AMA! AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. With over 60 years of experience, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia; with operations in Maryland, Alabama, Texas, Colorado, and California, AMA is a small business with a wide reach.

Requirements

Graduate student in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Focus in GNC, autonomy, optimization, or related fields

Responsibilities

Support development of technical presentations and reports for NASA and related stakeholders
Communicate and present technical findings to internal teams and external stakeholders as needed