Aerospace Engineer Intern (Summer) - San Diego

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As an Aerospace Engineering Intern you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Contribute as a member of an advanced technical team
• Perform aerospace modeling and simulation, design, test and development.
• Work with aircraft performance assessment, modeling of aircraft dynamics and aerodynamics, aircraft subsystems, and various payloads subsystems for the purpose of flight dynamics, flight controls and aerodynamics analysis.

Assist with the following:

• Design, develop, integrate, and test aircraft flight control systems and autopilots
• Develop, integrate, and validate models of aircraft flight dynamics and subsystems, such as payloads, flight control components, and sensors
• Support lab, ground, and flight qualification testing of aircraft avionics, sensors, and flight control systems
• May have the opportunity to work with programming languages (C/C++)

Qualifications:

• US citizenship required. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance after hiring.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in Aerospace Engineering.
• GPA over 3.0
• Completed classes in: Aerodynamics, stability and controls, and flight dynamics
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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