Modeling and Simulation Intern — Summer 2026

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

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Posted 19 days ago

Internship

Arlington, Virginia

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Supports modeling, simulation, and data analysis to build tactical scenarios and evaluate system performance for DoD customers. Assists in creating technical reports, briefings, and charts to support government decision-makers.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Data Science, or Computer Science. You have coursework or experience in modeling and simulation, data analysis, and programming, and are familiar with tools like Python or MATLAB.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

MATLAB

R

C++

Java

SQL

modeling and simulation

data analysis

statistics

mathematical modeling

operations research

machine learning

optimization

Job Description

Overview

Modeling and Simulation Intern — Summer 2026

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.

Responsibilities

  • Supports modeling, simulation, data analysis, and technical studies for DoD customers.
  • Helps build and update models of tactical scenarios, platforms, sensors, mission environments, and system performance.
  • Uses simulation tools, coding, and data analysis methods to compare system performance and support trade studies.
  • Supports mission-level analysis and other analytic efforts to identify trends, impacts, and performance drivers.
  • Assists with charts, reports, briefings, and other technical products for government customers and decision-makers.
  • Works with analysts, engineers, and subject matter experts to gather information, document assumptions, and review results.
  • Applies coursework and technical skills in modeling and simulation, statistics, data analysis, programming, or related areas to real-world defense challenges.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
  • Coursework or experience in modeling and simulation, statistics, data analysis, programming, mathematical modeling, operations research, machine learning, or optimization.
  • Familiarity with technical tools or programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, R, C++, Java, SQL, or similar tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, ability to work as part of a technical team, and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $44,300.00/Yr. - USD $73,900.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. 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.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, 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. With approximately 2,000 employees across the United States, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers’ present and future needs. Within the government sector, our focus is on Defense, Intelligence, Federal Law Enforcement, and Healthcare.

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