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Summer Internship NASA Computational… at Analytical… · Mountain…
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeMountain View, CA$61k–$70k/yr
Skills
computational fluid dynamics (cfd)gpu software developmentscientific computingdata analysisvisualizationai/ml methodsprogramming in pythonanalytical skillsteamwork skills
Job Description
Summary: Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is currently accepting applications for summer intern positions supporting the NASA Computational Aerosciences Branch at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. Interns will contribute to technical efforts in aerospace research and advanced computational methods, engaging in projects related to computational fluid dynamics, GPU software development, scientific computing, and AI/ML approaches.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting research and development activities in computational aerosciences
- Assisting with implementation, enhancement, and testing of scientific software tools
- Running simulations, analyzing results, and preparing plots or summaries
- Developing scripts, utilities, or prototype software capabilities
- Contributing to technical presentations, reports, or documentation
- Collaborating with researchers and engineers in a team-based environment
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or a related field
- Coursework, project experience, or research experience in one or more relevant technical areas
- Programming experience in languages such as Python, C, C++, Fortran, CUDA, or similar
- Familiarity with scientific computing, engineering analysis, software development, or related computational methods
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Candidates must be either U.S. Citizens or Foreign Nationals with current U.S. work authorization valid for the full internship period (for example, OPT or similar authorization)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CFD, fluid mechanics, numerical methods, HPC, or GPU programming
- Experience with GUI development, visualization tools, or interactive software workflows
- Familiarity with machine learning, data-driven methods, or AI applications in engineering
- Experience working in Linux-based computing environments
- Strong interest in aerospace research and advanced simulation technologies
Required Skills: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), GPU software development, Scientific computing
Important Skills: Data analysis, visualization, AI/ML methods, Programming in Python
Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Teamwork skills
Benefits: 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, A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Benefits
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
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options