Description
Qualifications
Required:
- Enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Physics or Mathematics with a completed Bachelor's degree in any STEM field
- Articulate and has a willingness to learn program/organizational processes and procedures
- Creative thinking and strong problem solving skills
- Strong leadership, communications, and organizational skills
- The ability to delve into technical details and translate those into findings and recommendations
- Ability to work with common office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Skype, Windows, SharePoint)
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
Desired:
- Experience in applied mathematics, operational research, and/or modeling and simulation
Responsibilities
We are seeking a smart, energetic, and dedicated individual who is actively pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Physics or another STEM field to work alongside an SPA mentor in support of DTRA Research & Development programs concerning Nuclear Technologies. The successful intern will be a quick learner and key contributor to analysis, projects, presentations, and discussions. This position is for the Effects Division, which has portfolios that include simulated outputs of nuclear events, literary research of previous detonations, modeling and review of models of nuclear events, airblast and groundshock effects, nuclear effects on infrastructure and populations, and acquisition of small business contracts supporting the above work.
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 summer 2025 start date.
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