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Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Grad Intern

Job in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, 65018, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mathematics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 - 35 USD Hourly USD 25.00 35.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • • Develop and mature analysis software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis related to space mission design, orbital maneuvers, orbit estimation, and space domain awareness for RPO objectives
  • • Conduct analyses of system performance and architecture alternatives
  • • Interact directly with local Aerospace personnel
  • • Collaborate with Aerospace personnel in other locations
Requirements
  • Pursuing a MS or PhD degree at an accredited college/university degree program in aerospace engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or another STEM-related discipline, or Senior class standing by internship start date and enrollment in a graduate STEM degree program beginning Fall 2027
  • Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship
  • Proficiency with one or more of: C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • US citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
  • Transcripts required
  • Research experience working as a member of a technical team
  • Coursework or relevant experience in technical writing and technical presentation
  • Coursework, research, or professional experience in astrodynamics/orbital mechanics topics
  • Coursework, research, or professional experience in space-based modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Coursework, research, or professional experience in advanced mathematical topics such as optimization theory, game theory, statistical estimation, and numerical analysis
  • Coursework or relevant experience in modern software development, integration, and testing practices
  • Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor
  • Current DoD or SCI security clearance
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in aerospace engineering and advanced mathematical topics, with proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and MATLAB. Capable of conducting analyses related to space mission design and collaborating effectively within technical teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • C Programming
  • Python Programming
  • Astrodynamics
  • Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Hard Skills
  • C++ Programming
  • Fortran Programming
  • MATLAB Proficiency
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Optimization Theory
  • Game Theory
  • Statistical Estimation
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical Presentation
Soft Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Independent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
  • Space Mission Design
  • Orbital Maneuvers
  • Orbit Estimation
  • Space Domain Awareness
  • Space-Based Modeling
Tools & Technologies
  • Modeling Software
  • Simulation Tools
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