Graduate Spring Intern - ACO

The Amentum Space Exploration Group (ASEG) is seeking a Graduate Level intern to provide support to the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Advanced Concepts Office (ACO) for Digital Engineering and Space Exploration System Modeling. ACO specializes in concept definition studies for space exploration elements. The Office consists of multi-discipline design teams that can provide fully integrated assessments of missions and vehicle elements. The graduate student intern will work under the direction of experienced engineers and subject matter experts in the Advanced Concepts Office to support Digital Engineering capability development activities related to the integration of ontologies into ACO tools and workflows. The Intern can expect challenging assignments such as: + Developing an ontological model library of function components to enable correct-by-construction functional architecting + Integrating ontologies into the Dyreqt framework using Owlready2 + Developing new methods for infusing ontological reasoning into ACO collaborative design sessions **Qualifications** A BS degree in engineering, science, or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Must be able to provide own transportation. Additional position requirements are: + Skills and experience using the Python programming language and the Owlready2 modeling framework is required. + Prior experience with JPL's Ontological Modeling Language (OML) is highly desired + General knowledge of aerospace systems and systems engineering concepts + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Demonstrate initiative and proactive abilities in building relationships with team members and stakeholders. + Demonstrate the capability to plan and perform analyses independently and with a team. + Demonstrate strong technical writing and presentation skills to present data to customers. + Prior experience supporting MSFC ACO is highly desired. **Essential Functions** **Work Environment:** Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). **Physical Requirements:** Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%). **Equipment and Machines:** Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). **Attendance:** Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. **Other Essential Functions:** The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. **\#ESSCA #ASED** \#CMSInternship