Space MS Analysis Intern

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Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Huntsville, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the development of space system models, mission simulations, and analytical tools for DoD and IC programs. Responsibilities include running simulations, extracting performance metrics, and preparing technical documentation and visualizations for senior engineers.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field. You have basic knowledge of orbital mechanics or space systems concepts and exposure to programming languages like MATLAB, Python, or C++.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MATLAB

Python

C++

orbital mechanics

space systems

STK

AFSIM

Job Description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Space Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis Intern in Huntsville, AL for summer 2026.
We are seeking a Space Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Intern to support the development of space system models, mission simulations, and analytical tools for DoD and IC programs. Interns will work with senior engineers to learn modern M&S techniques, space environments, and mission scenario evaluation.
Responsibilities
  • Support development of space system models, including orbital mechanics and mission geometry.
  • Assist in running simulations using tools such as MATLAB, or AFSIM.
  • Help analyze mission scenarios and extract performance metrics.
  • Prepare data, plots, and visualizations for senior engineers.
  • Document modeling assumptions, results, and analytical findings.

Qualifications
  • Pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • Basic understanding of orbital mechanics or space systems concepts.
  • Exposure to MATLAB, Python, C++
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a technical environment.

Desired Skills
  • Coursework in orbital mechanics or astrodynamics.
  • Exposure to simulation tools (STK, MATLAB, Python).
  • Interest in space mission analysis and space operations.

Clearance
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance. US Citizenship is required.

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Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and technology solutions company delivering first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance in the critical mission areas of missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, unmanned/autonomous systems, aviation, space, and homeland security. The MTSI mission is to make important and lasting contributions to the nation's defense and security by providing leadership and best- value solutions to solve America's most technically challenging strategic problems. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com. For current MTSI job openings, please visit www.mtsi-va.com/careers.
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