Fall Intern, HLS Guidance Engineer

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.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student currently enrolled in science, technical, engineering, math or related degree program leading to a BS degree at an ABET accredited institution.
• Must be able to provide own transportation and have a STAR ID.
• 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.
• 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 liftoff, separation, and jettison events.
• Develop, modify, and maintain software simulators, tools, and scripts.
• Create, edit, and debug software written in Python, C/C++, Matlab, and Simulink.
• Support verification and validation of technical products.
• Prepare and present technical reports and/or briefings.
• Create and review engineering and software documentation.

Work Environment

• Office and laboratory environment.
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).
• Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%).
• Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%).
• Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).
• Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Schedule

• Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
• Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.
• Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings 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.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Pay

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.