Flight Modeling and Simulation MS/PhD Summer Internship - STR
Arlington, VA
About the Job
Flight Modeling and Simulation MS/PhD Summer Internship
Team Overview:
The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group at STR is seeking a Graduate Intern to develop sensing, technology, and system modeling environments for high-impact defense applications. This position will focus on ground, air, and space sensing and the resource management of these assets in the service of the survivability and capability of US air and space assets (e.g., the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment) using the methods of operational and systems analysis. Intern will work with leading researchers to define the modeling requirements, design, and implement the environment, and validate the predictive or explanatory capabilities. Join us this summer and help develop meaningful solutions to challenging, real-world problems which enhance our nation's security.
Job Description:
- You will work as part of a project team with focused mentorship from experienced staff.
- You will adapt, extend, and optimize innovative modeling and simulation algorithms for solving challenging flight simulations.
- You will collaborate with STR research engineers as well as academic researchers, who are often part of our team, to develop practical and powerful modeling and simulation solutions.
- You will have the opportunity to evaluate and optimize simulation performance on relevant and practical data sets.
Requirements:
- We are looking for students majoring in applied physics, computer science, or related areas. Experience with physics-based modeling and/or data analytics is preferred.
- More general desired skills include Object oriented programming skills in C++, Qt, or MATLAB, source code management (git), and software development tools including continuous build, unit testing frameworks, and static code analysis.
Perks:
- Competitive pay
- Housing stipend
- Flexibility/work-life balance
- Vibrant community with fun summer activities inside and outside the office
- Intern seminars and tech talks.
- Strong track record of interns returning for subsequent summers and future full-time employment.
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
