Optimization Systems Analysis Intern

Job Description:

AMA is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Optimization Systems Analysis Intern to join our team in Moffett Field, CA supporting NASA on the Aircraft and Spaceflight Systems Engineering Support Services (ASSESS) contract at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC). Work will be in support of the Systems Analysis Office at NASA ARC. Level of effort can be variable during the school year based on course schedule, but may ramp up to full-time during the summer. Onsite support is periodically required, so proximity to NASA Ames is preferred.

About the Projects:

NASA ARC is seeking support for updating a parametric middle lift-to-drag (mid L/D) shape geometry software, Cobra and integration to the OpenVSP geometry software as a custom component.

Pay for this position is $29.50/hr -$33.50/hr, depending on education.

Responsibilities:

• Port the Fortan version of the Cobra mid L/D parametric shape code to C++.
• Integrate the updated Cobra C++ parametric geometry code into OpenVSP as a custom component.
• Demonstrate the Cobra C++ OpenVSP custom component in a gradient optimization problem using CBAERO-adjoint solver within the NASA Ames Opensource Condor Optimization software.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience with and knowledge of OpenVSP, Condor, or CBAERO is highly preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree (B.S, M.S or PhD) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in acoustic noise related research or modeling, with preferred application to fixed wing or rotorcraft vehicles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

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