Analytical Mechanics Associates

• Lead and own the full growth engine of the company by driving customer engagement, market expansion, pipeline development, capture discipline, proposal execution, and win performance across the enterprise. • Serve as the senior external face of the company for growth-related activity across customer sets • Build and maintain executive-level relationships across priority federal and adjacent markets • Ensure the company is engaged in the right conversations, with the right customers, at the right time • Expand the company’s visibility and relevance beyond its current customer concentration • Own the development of a healthy, forward-looking pipeline aligned to company strategy • Ensure pipeline development reflects both core capabilities and adjacent market opportunities • Drive disciplined opportunity identification based on strategic fit, customer demand, and growth potential • Own the front-end process through proposal submission and award pursuit • Ensure proposals are aligned to customer priorities, clear differentiators, competitive pricing, and strong execution credibility • Identify and cultivate partnerships that expand customer access, strengthen capability positioning, and improve win probability

Role Description We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to join our team in advancing ocean remote sensing technologies. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of active remote sensing, mathematical modeling, and oceanography. The successful candidate will focus on simulating and analyzing lidar ocean measurements to better understand underwater optical properties, while also providing critical support for upcoming multi-platform field campaigns. This work will directly contribute to our understanding of marine ecosystems and help bridge the gap between in-situ active sensors and global satellite observations, particularly in support of the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission. This part-time internship lasts up to one year and includes about 10 hours of work per week, offering steady involvement in ongoing projects and meaningful skill development. Key Responsibilities - Simulation Development: Utilize Monte Carlo programming techniques to develop and refine lidar simulations, modeling the complex propagation of light in the ocean under various environmental and physical conditions. - Lidar Data Analysis: Analyze active lidar ocean measurements, with a specific focus on extracting and interpreting backscatter, attenuation, and depolarization data. - Field Campaign Support: Actively participate in the planning, logistical preparation, and execution of upcoming field campaigns to gather validation data. Campaigns will involve coordinated aircraft and ship-based deployments, with the primary focus on shipboard operations. Qualifications - Quantitative & Coding Proficiency: Strong mathematical foundation and excellent programming skills, with a specific interest or background in developing Monte Carlo simulations. - Technical Knowledge: A working knowledge of (or strong academic background related to) using active lidar systems for ocean remote sensing applications. - Satellite Mission Familiarity: An understanding of the measurements and capabilities of satellite remote sensors, with particular emphasis on the NASA PACE mission and its ocean color/aerosol objectives. - Academic Background: Pursuing a degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, or a related STEM field. Benefits - Competitive salaries - Substantial benefits package, including but not limited to: - Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave - Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting - Tuition reimbursement - Short/long term disability plans - A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Conducting scenario‑based analyses and developing software to transform polarimetric and lidar simulations into an autonomous, AI‑driven operational retrieval system • Advancing and optimizing radiative transfer models and simulators • Applying scientific machine learning techniques to aerosol, ocean, and trace‑gas retrievals • Leading and contributing to peer‑reviewed publications and presenting at scientific meetings

Job Description: Job Brief: Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking a Space Nuclear Systems Engineer for our Denver, CO or Huntsville, AL location. Possibility for hybrid or remote work. AMA Description: Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business specializing in aerospace engineering, science and business analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies and visualization to build creative solutions. Headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. We offer a competitive salary. Our website (ama-inc.com/careers) describes our corporate values and how they apply to the professional success and growth of our employees. Job Description: AMA is accepting applications for a motivated engineer to perform cutting edge analyses within AMA’s Advanced Projects group at the Huntsville, AL or Denver, CO locations. The desired candidate will possess a graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and / or will have professional research experience related to advanced reactor design and development. Primary work responsibilities will focus on supporting multidisciplinary engineering analyses of novel nuclear reactor designs for fission surface power (FSP), nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP), and nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) systems in support of NASA’s Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP) project. In addition to completing the application on our website (www.ama-inc.com/careers) candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide two or more references. The compensation for this position is expected to be between $80k – $120k and is commensurate with experience and education. Responsibilities: - Assist ongoing AMA analyses by performing neutronic, thermal hydraulic, fuel performance, engine cycle, or mechanical analyses of candidate nuclear propulsion system concepts: - Evaluate the parametric design space through assessment of system-level performance and any technical or programmatic risks - Independently develop and implement models to perform sensitivities related to candidate engine concept designs. - Perform steady state and transient analyses to inform overall system performance and possible test objectives for an NTP or NEP demonstration. - Communicate technical data to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers via presentations and technical report writing. - Support the ongoing assessment of the radiation environment and dose mitigation strategies for ground testing as well as in-space operation. - Support relevant analyses and trades to determine required technology maturation of reactor components and facilities development for space reactor systems. - Perform literature review and documentation to assist in ongoing space reactor system development and programmatic planning efforts. - Publish reports, papers, and articles on findings. Requirements: - A Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another related field. An advanced degree is desired but not required. - A minimum of 2 years of research or related work experience in nuclear systems, engine cycle power balancing, space mission analysis, or modeling and simulation. - Experience in computational finite element, fuel performance, reactor physics, radiation physics, thermal hydraulic, and/or numeric analyses of novel fuel and reactor designs. Familiarity with common reactor design and fuel performance metrics. - Strong skills in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++. - Technical writing experience and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse multi-disciplinary team / audience. Ability to independently communicate with and interface with government customers or stakeholders. - U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency. Desired Qualifications: Not all desired qualifications are necessary or expected from applicants. Tasks will be assigned based on team needs and the applicant’s interest, niche skills, and strengths. - A graduate-level degree in Nuclear Engineering with academic research and/or 0 – 7 years of relevant professional work experience. - Previous exposure to or direct research related to advanced nuclear reactor systems for both in-space applications (e.g., FSP, NTP, NEP, etc.) and terrestrial power generation. - Experience working with NASA, DOE, DOD, or other related government agencies. - Experience performing reactor and radiation physics calculations in MCNP, Serpent, OpenMC, Geant4, SCALE, DAGMC, or equivalent. - Experience with the MOOSE framework and its custom applications, such as Cardinal, Bison, Griffin, etc. - Experience with finite element analysis using developed software, such as OpenFOAM, ANSYS, COMSOL, etc. - Experience independently designing and implementing research projects in a nuclear or aerospace related field / industry. - Experience with object-oriented programming, Git version control, and software architecture management. - Self-motivated with good communication skills and desire to work in a highly motivated team environment. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to set up processes and organize project tasks. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

• assist AMA’s nuclear systems team in planning and technology development activities related to NTP, NEP, and/or FSP reactor development. • perform literature review, develop models, and perform data analysis to define the design space and identify knowledge gaps. • assist in the development of presentation and reporting materials to NASA and related agency stakeholders. • responsible for presenting and communicating technical data to an internal multidisciplinary team comprised of nuclear and systems engineers. • possible tasks include NTP or NEP reactor physics and thermal hydraulics modeling, space reactor development planning, or NTP radiation physics modeling.

Job Description: NASA Langley Research Center is seeking high-performing students with demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to join the AiTHENA Program—Artificial Intelligence Training and Hands-on Experience at NASA. As an AiTHENA Research Associate, you will work directly alongside NASA scientists, engineers, and civil servants to integrate cutting-edge AI/ML techniques into mission-driven research and federal business operations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to active projects that support NASA’s strategic goals Overview AiTHENA supports NASA researchers by pairing high-impact projects with AI/ML and data talent to accelerate mission-relevant tools. We are seeking an AI/ML Associate / Early Career Professional (ECP) with interest in AI governance, risk analysis, and applied data support to help NASA teams build practical, responsible AI capabilities, workflows, and implementation strategies. This position is a good fit for someone who may not have deep technical or research experience yet, but can learn quickly, follow structured guidance, and communicate clearly. You’ll work closely with a NASA mentor to translate needs into clear tasks, build reusable artifacts, and support governance-aligned workflows. Remote and in-person candidates will be considered. Hourly pay range: $23.10 – $33.50 (depending on locality) What You’ll Do AI Governance Support - Help teams document and track AI-related work using simple, repeatable processes. - Support an AI use-case process by collecting key details (purpose, users, data types, risks, constraints). - Create and maintain governance artifacts, such as: - model/data “factsheets” (basic model cards, dataset summaries) - decision logs and traceability notes - checklists for responsible AI (data handling, evaluation notes, limitations) - Assist with risk triage (not legal decisions—supporting documentation and routing): flagging common considerations like sensitive data, privacy, misuse risk, and monitoring needs. - Help organize and communicate governance readiness for demos or reviews (briefs, slide summaries, status dashboards). Applied Data + Prototype Support - Prepare and organize data: collect, clean, format, and document datasets (CSV/Excel, logs, text, images). - Run basic analyses using Python (or similar tools): summaries, charts, simple quality checks. - Support AI/ML work by running established workflows, such as: - baseline models (classification/regression) - simple trend checks for time-series data - basic text processing (tagging, search, summarization with guardrails) - Create and share prototypes such as notebooks, scripts, simple dashboards, or small utilities that a mentor team can reuse. - Keep work reproducible and easy to follow clear file organization, notes, and step-by-step documentation. - Participate in AiTHENA check-ins, technical exchanges, demos, and closeout deliverables. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Math, Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Policy/Program Management with technical exposure, or similar) or equivalent practical experience. - Interest in responsible AI / AI governance and comfort working with structured checklists and documentation. - Comfort learning technical tools (you don’t need to be an expert). - Basic experience with Python or strong willingness to learn quickly. - Familiarity with common data formats (CSV/Excel, text files) and attention to detail. - Ability to communicate clearly in writing and presentations (notes, short readouts, simple memos). - Strong organization and follow-through (track tasks, meet deadlines, ask for help early). - Work authorization: - In-person: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required - Remote: open to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Qualifications - Some exposure (coursework, projects, internships) to one or more of: - AI governance concepts (model cards, data documentation, risk assessment basics, evaluation/monitoring ideas) - Data cleaning and analysis (pandas, Excel, basic SQL) - Simple machine learning with scikit-learn - Data visualization (matplotlib/plotly) - Working with text data (document tagging, keyword extraction, search) - Familiarity with Git (version control) or willingness to learn it. - Experience working with process workflows (Jira/ADO/Trello/SharePoint) and building simple trackers/dashboards. - Graduate students (MS/PhD), recent graduates, or career transitioners are welcome. Location (for in-person roles, depending on project needs) Candidates located within reasonable commuting distance of one of the following are preferred for in-person placements: - NASA Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA) - NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility (West Virginia) - NASA Ames Research Center (Mountain View, CA) - NASA Headquarters (Washington, D.C.) Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

• Collaborate with NASA project mentors and technical teams to define AIML problem statements, success metrics, and validation plans. • Develop and evaluate ML models (e.g., regression/classification, time series, anomaly detection, NLP, computer vision—based on project needs). • Build reproducible data pipelines for ingestion, cleaning, feature engineering, labeling, and dataset versioning. • Prototype and deliver proof-of-concept tools (scripts, notebooks, small applications, dashboards, or APIs) that can be transitioned to the mentor team. • Apply sound practices for experimentation: baselines, ablation studies, cross-validation, and uncertainty/error analysis. • Document methods, assumptions, limitations, and recommendations in clear technical writeups. • Contribute to best practices for trustworthy/robust ML (data leakage prevention, bias checks, model monitoring considerations, and traceability). • Participate in AiTHENA technical exchanges, demos, and closeout deliverables.