Intern, GN&C Spring Intern

About the Role

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is seeking an undergraduate student spring intern with academic or work experience in controls, 6 DOF modeling, simulation, and tool development. This position will support the Human Lander System Program (HLSP) to ensure safety and mission success in sending humans back to the Moon.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain software simulations, tools, and scripts
• Create, edit, and debug software written in MATLAB, Simulink, and/or Simscape Multibody
• Model, simulate, and analyze launch vehicle and/or spacecraft dynamics and performance
• Analyze systems in the time and frequency domain
• Work with GN&C leads and other engineering disciplines
• Support verification and validation of technical products
• Prepare and present technical reports and/or briefings
• Create and review engineering and software documentation

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Current enrollment in an engineering, science, technical, computer science, or related BS degree program
• ABET accredited institution is preferred
• Valid Star ID/ Real ID driver's license
• Access to an automobile and ability to drive to work locations
• Programming in MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape Multibody, and/or C/C++
• Experience preparing, presenting, and reviewing technical reports and briefings including analysis and software documentation
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Completed sophomore year of university studies and in good academic standing
• Maintain an overall average of 3.0

Desired Skills & Experience

• Academic or work experience modeling, simulating, and analyzing the performance of aerospace vehicles in the time domain
• Experience improving analysis tools and/or controls models
• Academic work, experience, or demonstrated interest in control systems design/analysis
• Analyzing systems for stability margin in the frequency domain (Nichols, Bode, Nyquist, Root Locus)
• Deriving state equations related to spacecraft and launch vehicle systems
• Conducting design and development of flight control systems including PID control gain design, state estimation, adaptive control, neural networks, or other advanced control methods
• Conducting controls related trade, parametric, and failure analysis studies
• Implementing machine learning algorithms for controls, modeling, system identification, or other aerospace applications
• Developing GUIs in Matlab
• Programming in Python
• Familiarity with conducting unit tests and analyses for simulation/software development, verification, and validation
• Creating visualizations in 3D tools such as Terragen, STK, or Unreal Engine

Essential Functions & Work Environment

• Office environment
• Requires clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication (verbal and written)
• Requires professional interaction with co-workers, management, and clients
• Minimal travel in the domestic USA (<5%)
• Sitting for extended periods in meetings and at a desk
• Ability to use stairs or elevators
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, copier, calculator)
• Normal workday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• Minimal overtime may be required (10%)
• Regular attendance is necessary
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate and not pose a safety risk
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly, overtime-eligible position
• Eligible for health and welfare payment in accordance with the Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Compensation range/hourly rate is a good-faith estimate and may vary based on factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills, market data, and applicable agreements.
• Benefits may include: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid time off and holidays; Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); Educational reimbursement; Parental leave; Employee stock purchase plan; Tax-saving options; Disability and life insurance; Pet insurance. Benefits may vary.