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Employer: a.i. solutions
Expires: 04/22/2021
a.i. solutions is looking to hire interns for the FreeFlyer product group to contribute to the solution of real-world flight dynamics problems in the aerospace industry supporting customers such as NASA, the US Air Force, and commercial companies worldwide. FreeFlyer is an industry-leading commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) flight dynamics tool that is used in ground systems supporting communications, scientific, military, and educational projects to enable mission planning and awareness. Being a FreeFlyer intern means making meaningful contributions to the future of the tool as you either work with the development team to conduct research into new technologies and develop software prototypes or work with the technical support team to use the tool and overcome challenging aerospace engineering hurdles in support of our customers. As part of this work, FreeFlyer interns will interface with all areas of the FreeFlyer product team, learn about the industry, and learn about what a.i. solutions contributes to that industry over the course of their time with our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.Essential Roles & Responsibilities:Development FocusPlan and run simulations on third-party tools to improve developer productivityInvestigate performance-improving external software architectures for use in the productDesign and develop utility and infrastructure applications for use by the FreeFlyer teamSystems Engineering FocusGenerate sample Mission Plans in FreeFlyer in response to customer requestsBuild and update orbital mechanics instructional materials using FreeFlyerCreate FreeFlyer webcasts and demonstration videos to highlight new featuresUpdate the FreeFlyer help file both in architecture and in contentGeneralSupport the FreeFlyer team’s release cycle with verification testing effortsProvide meaningful design feedback during group reviews of new FreeFlyer featuresAttend company group meetings to better understand the industry and how we fit into itLearn about the different missions the company supports and our role in those tasksMinimum Qualifications:Working towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related disciplineMust be enrolled full-time for 2021Basic familiarity with flight dynamics and/or orbital mechanicsU.S. citizenshipDesirable Background:Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values, or opinions of othersProactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impactDemonstrated leadership accomplishments academically and personallyExperience with FreeFlyer and excitement about flight dynamicsProgramming experience in C++, C#, and Java; working with source-controlled operational code EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled