AMA is a company that collaborates with government and commercial organizations to solve complex engineering and business challenges. They are seeking a motivated Summer Intern to support the Asteroid Threat Assessment Project, focusing on risk assessment modeling and analysis using programming skills in Python and Matlab.
Investigate sensitivities of asteroid impact risk assessment results to asteroid strength and breakup properties, model sampling and convergence, or damage modeling simplifications.
Implement modeling and analysis components in Python and/or Matlab.
Communicate progress of activity to project leads and brief research to other project engineers as required
Final project deliverables will include a presentation and report on work completed at the end of the summer.
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree (M.S or PhD) in a physical sciences, engineering, math, or computing discipline, such as physics or astronomy; structural, mechanical, civil or aerospace engineering; statistics, applied mathematics, or computer science.
Solid programming and data analysis experience in Python and Matlab or R.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Preferred
Understanding of (or relevant coursework in) statistical analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, hazard assessment, material response, aerodynamics, numerical modeling, asteroids, or data visualization would be highly beneficial.
Benefits
Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
Tuition reimbursement
Short/long term disability plans
A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
AMA has worked with government and commercial organizations solving tough engineering, math and business problems.