Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate Intern with strong software skills as a Modeling and Simulation Engineering intern to join our Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group located in Huntsville, AL.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, participates in the day-to-day activities of assigned functional area assisting in the completion of routine and non-routine tasks.
• Assists in applying knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve problems.
• Assists in developing electronic and hard copy reports, records, diagrams and charts.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.
• Develop software and physics-based models to simulate various aerospace vehicles and subsystems to include missiles, projectiles, and satellites.
• Perform simulation-based analyses and communicate/present results to team members.
• Assist with the development, coding, and testing of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms.
• Perform data analysis tasks, such as analyzing flight test data, using standard tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Support software and simulation configuration management/version control using tools such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Develop appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions. Communicates results to project engineering staff.
• Make a 15 minute technical presentation to company leaders summarizing the work performed during the internship period.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:

• Desired Skills: Ability to code in C, C++ and MATLAB, Experience with Python and FORTRAN, Cesium visualization.
• Requires active enrollment and currently attending as an undergraduate student at a recognized college or university.
• Full- or part-time continuing student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicants who will have completed their undergraduate degree by the time the internship program would begin, must be planning to continue in a graduate program immediately following the conclusion of the internship program.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• Ability to understand new concepts and apply them accurately.
• Ability to follow general and detailed instructions as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective interface with internal professionals.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Pursuing a degree in engineering is preferred.
• Must have a basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must be able to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Must commit to at least a 10 week summer internship.

This position pays at an hourly rate of $29.00 - $31.00/hr., depending on your specific field of study and the number of college years completed.
Salary:$44,590-$66,295