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Position Title: Summer Undergraduate Research Intern – Astronautics
Unit: BRAHMAND Laboratory
Appointment Period: Tentatively May 15, 2026, through August 15, 2026
Compensation: Total stipend of $2,500 for the internship period
Mentor: Dr. Kshitij Mall

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Alabama invites applications for a Summer Undergraduate Research Intern position in astronautics within the BRAHMAND Laboratory.

Essential duties

  • Help develop a mock mission control center within the BRAHMAND Laboratory.
  • Develop MATLAB and/or Python code to solve an optimal control problem in the propulsive entry, descent, and landing domain.
  • Contribute to the preparation of two technical conference papers for AIAA SciTech 2027 and one manuscript for submission to a prominent peer-reviewed journal.

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, without rounding.
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States in an engineering program with a specialization in Aerospace Engineering.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Familiarity with computer programming and basic calculus.
  • Experience with MATLAB and/or Python programming.

Preferred qualifications

  • Strong motivation, curiosity, and initiative.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and professional interpersonal conduct.
  • Familiarity with GPOPS-II.

Eligibility

  • This opportunity is open to undergraduate students of any nationality who are currently located in the United States and who meet the stated eligibility requirements.

Application materials

  • Resume
  • Unofficial transcript

Application deadline

  • Applications must be received by May 1, 2026 for full consideration.

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