Intern - Wind Tunnel Support and Code Development

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc (AMA) is looking for an intern to provide Wind Tunnel Support and Code Development at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, VA. The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate engineering (or a related field) student. This individual will provide support in the writing of PLC software for wind tunnel operations, the creation of a graphic user interface for compressible flow and heat transfer engineering codes, and general laboratory support for hypersonic wind tunnel characterization and operations. Depending upon current tasking, the intern will utilize tools such as Python and MATLAB for feasibility studies, user interface testing and design, data analysis, and algorithm design and testing.

This is an onsite position at NASA LaRC in Hampton, VA for 4 weeks over Christmas holiday timeframe, and continue for 10 weeks into the Spring Semester.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field of study.
• Familiarity with PLC software through classwork or projects.
• Familiarity with Python and MATLAB.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Feasibility studies.
• Familiarity with GUI design.
• User interface testing and design.
• Algorithm testing and design.
  
  

Candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Mountain View and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.