Job Description
Amentum is seeking motivated Flight Safety Analyst Intern for a 10-week summer internship.
This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA
Essential Functions
- Assist in the planning, analyzing and configuring of launch data for use in mission planning, real-time operations, and post-launch analyses for vehicles launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Support mission planning efforts and Flight Operations Analyst (FOA) development and configuration.
- Build mission support databases for Flight Operations.
- Evaluate user data such as 3-sigma, nominal trajectories, debris patterns, vehicle turn rate data, ballistic coefficients of missile components and thrust termination characteristics that are of considerable significance in the preparation of the Pre-Flight Safety Data Package.
- Assist in the development of Flight Operations FA Range Safety and Acquisition Displays to be included in the Launch Package, which includes radar, telemetry and other sensors, display and keyset configurations, vehicle tracking display production, telemetry display configuration and Flight Operations FOA parameter configuration.
- Real-Time Launch operations support and post-launch support, which includes production and display of wind files used for day of launch operation, analysis, production and distribution of data products from launch recordings.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral of diagram form.
Required Experience
- Actively seeking an individual pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's STEM or equivalent technical discipline.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
- Valid U.S. Driver's License required
The hourly rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Compensation Details: $22.00 per hour
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting: 03/02/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area