Intern Student Flight & Controls Engineering
Flight and Control subsystem engineer to develop and manage requirements, design control and autonomy algorithms, perform spacecraft orbital and rigid-body dynamics analysis, design telemetry and command systems, support mixed simulation testing for embedded flight software, and develop spacecraft operating procedures. Potential assignments will include system engineering, attitude control unit engineering, software interface and requirements management, space vehicle autonomy algorithm development, mission operations, dynamics and controls analysis, and requirements validation.
Competencies
Adaptability/Flexibility: The ability to show resilience in response to constraints, frustrations and/or adversity. Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events as well as adjust decisions and actions to new information. Ability to be flexible in response to changing circumstances or conditions, be receptive to feedback and coaching, and be resilient after failures or disappointments.
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Communication: Listens effectively; demonstrates understanding; clarifies meaning for others; speaks with clarity and precision; able to communicate with a diverse audience; writes clearly and concisely.
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Dependability: The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. This also includes being reliable, trusted, and accountable for completing work activities.
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Initiative: The ability and willingness to take independent action. This includes moving quickly and directly to complete the task at hand and not waiting to be instructed to complete the job activities. Also includes the willingness to seek out additional assignments or tasks.
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People Working Together: Effectively participates in accomplishing team goals; encourages learning from one another; creates group cohesion; gives and seeks specific, constructive feedback; works effectively with other work groups; values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds; involves others in decisions that affect them.
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Problem Solving/Judgment: Gathers, examines, and interprets information to generate solutions to problems and make decisions; generates alternate approaches when needed; demonstrates awareness of likely consequences or implications of judgments. Generates and implements new and useful ideas; ideas reflect thinking outside the box; explores alternatives; takes risks and tries new approaches.
Competencies
Technical: Advanced math & system modeling, GNC design and integration, navigation and control analysis, simulation and modeling. Knowledge of space systems engineering, feedback control system theory, and/or spacecraft dynamics. Excellent analytical skills.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationAre you currently enrolled at a college or university in an engineering related program?
Typical Education/Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Other Job related information
Candidates must clearly state engineering/science major, month/year of graduation and grade point average (GPA) on their resume. Prefer a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Physics, Math or Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Engineering
- Program N&Ss Engineering
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Intern
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 04/13/2012
