Current Opportunities
You can make a difference in the future for all humanity. Click on the link(s) below to access current job openings or internship opportunities within the four branches of SACD. We look forward to meeting you.
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Jobs within the Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch (ASAB)
ASAB creates advanced aeronautics concepts and technologies to improve connectivity and save valuable resources. ASAB performs systems analysis, mission analysis, tools and methods development, and safety and technology assessments for novel vehicle and airspace concepts. Please visit our webpage for more on our work.
There are no positions currently open within this branch. Please check back for updates and learn how to create a saved search and receive automatic notifications from USAJobs here. (scroll down for an internship opportunity within this branch)
Jobs within the Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB)
SMAB enables well-informed decision-making throughout NASA with integrated analysis and assessments of complex space systems, architectures, and portfolios based on benefit, cost, and risk. Visit our webpage for more about our work.
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Jobs within the Vehicle Analysis Branch (VAB)
VAB designs and evaluates revolutionary aircraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft, with a focus on advancing aeronautics and space exploration. Visit our website for more on our work.
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Students and graduates!
ASAB is seeking summer interns!
The Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch (ASAB) is developing an environment for rapidly exploring aircraft concepts, with immediate focus on Regional Air Mobility (RAM). The environment will be used to evaluate RAM aircraft requirements and capabilities for next-generation aviation systems.
The internship will focus on developing and enhancing the modular components of the Rapid Conceptual Development Program (RapCDE) framework, with specific projects depending on the skills and interests of the selected candidate. Example projects include, but are not limited to: developing modules for various vehicle types (HALE, single-engine RAM, single-aisle, eVTOL aircraft); enhancing constraint analysis capabilities and automating processes such as input file generation; further framework modularization and code reorganization of the RapCDE Python program; integration with external analysis tools including Aviary and Flight Dynamics Model (FDM) modules; implementing new propulsion models, enabling novel geometry modeling; and developing comprehensive testing frameworks and quality assurance protocols.
Successful candidates will have a background in programming language (Python or Matlab preferred) and an understanding of fixed-wing aircraft performance. The candidate should also have a desire to develop aircraft concepts, systems design, software framework design, or familiarity with low- to mid-fidelity tools used in aircraft analysis.
Further Reading:
https://sacd.larc.nasa.gov/asab/
https://sacd.larc.nasa.gov/ram/
Applications are due by February 27, 2026. Visit Aircraft Conceptual Design Intern to apply.