Summer 2026 - SES Simulation Engineer Intern

Amentum•Houston, TX

21h

About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We are seeking a Summer 2026 Systems Engineering Simulator (SES) Simulation Engineer Intern to support the lead responsible for the motion table washout algorithms in developing a visualization tool that will help the SES team understand and adjust the eyepoint for the motion table riders. This is a temporary role not to exceed 12 weeks. The Summer 2026 Systems Engineering Simulator (SES) Simulation Engineer Intern will: Assist with developing the web interface for user interaction with the tool. Develop database tables and queries to manage the data. Report to motion table washout algorithms lead for technical guidance, support, task assignment, and processes. Prepare status reports as required. Interact with other NASA and JETS teams and departments. Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions. Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited university.
Completed at least 45 credit hours with a focus on math subjects.
Minimum of 2.8 GPA.
Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Proficiency with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or WebEx.

Nice To Haves

College Junior or Senior working towards a BS in Math or equivalent from an accredited university.
Courses in Calculus, Differential Equations, and Numerical Analysis.
Interest in NASA or Space Flight.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing the web interface for user interaction with the tool.
Develop database tables and queries to manage the data.
Report to motion table washout algorithms lead for technical guidance, support, task assignment, and processes.
Prepare status reports as required.
Interact with other NASA and JETS teams and departments.
Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
Perform other tasks as required.