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Company: SPA
Location: Lorton, VA
Career Level: Internship
Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace

Description

Qualifications

Required:

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
  • Articulate a willingness to learn program/organizational processes and procedures. 
  • Demonstrate creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to delve into technical details and translate those into findings and recommendations.
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Desired:

  • Strong programming skills – coding experience in C++, FORTRAN, and/or Python.
  • Capable of obtaining and maintaining an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI Clearance.


Responsibilities

We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a degree in Physics or Engineering to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development program concerning fundamental research into space weather. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations, technical reports, and discussions. This internship is primarily in office work with occasional telework allowed. Timeline for this job opportunity: We are currently accepting applications for this paid internship and will make offers contingent on the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance for a 2025 start date.


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