OPIR Modeling and Analysis Center (OMAC) intern

Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work”, has exciting opportunities providing Engineering solutions for innovative new-entrant space companies, as well as established space systems manufacturers, commercial space system operators and service providers, and other industry stakeholders including investors.  

At Stellar Solutions, we offer talented, energetic, and immediately productive resources to satisfy our customers’ critical needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management and strategic planning. We are a leading service and expertise provider for high-tech commercial ventures, spanning communications, earth observation and remote sensing systems and data products, to the infrastructures that support earth orbiting and beyond earth orbit businesses.

Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Science & Technology (S&T) Intern focused on Data Analysis, and system performance assessment. This role bridges advanced research with operational programs, ensuring the maturation and transition of cutting-edge technologies into mission capabilities. As an intern supporting Stellar Solutions, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing a summer project with leave-behind capability – providing a lasting contribution to National Defense.

The ideal candidate will also:

• Have, or be pursuing a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field. Individuals with backgrounds in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics, or related discipline are encouraged to apply.
• Be passionate about a research topic and use the opportunity at Stellar Solutions to advance their knowledge.
• Communicate Proficiently and present findings to senior military/civilian leaders; resolve complex technical issues

 Applicants missing some of the required qualifications, but possessing an interest for data exploration and experimentation are highly encouraged to apply.

Required skills:

• Strong MATLAB skills 
• Strong analysis background with emphasis on statistical analysis, interpreting data and displaying the data
• Physics or engineering background
• Comfortable asking questions and working both individually and in dynamic team environment

 Additional desired qualities and competencies:

• Pre-existing research interest related to Spacecraft Operations, Optical Space Data Exploitation, Data Exploitation and Analysis, and Infrared Detector Technology
• Previous background with OPIR
• Background in space attitude and dynamics - able to work with quaternions and understands coordinate transformations

Clearance & additional requirements: 

• Clearance: Able to receive Secret Clearance
• On-Site only El Segundo CA
• Education pursuing Bachelor’s in Engineering or Master's degree

Compensation:

The internship paid compensation is USD$28.00 per hour. As part of the Stellar Solutions team, the intern will be invited to participate in local employee gatherings, including the Annual Fall Meeting (travel and accommodations provided, if necessary).

You will analyze sensor and system performance data supporting missile warning and infrared space missions critical to national defense. Your summer project will produce a mission-relevant, analytical deliverable used by engineers and decision-makers beyond the internship.