Description

This is an exciting and challenging position with the opportunity to interface with FAA programs, work with National Airspace System (NAS) systems, and be at the forefront of new Info-Centric NAS concepts for the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).

The intern will assist in aligning new technologies with the FAA labs roadmap; these new technologies include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), digital twins, and Virtual Reality enhancements. The candidate will shape and implement research priorities for major FAA NextGen R&D laboratories. These labs are critical to the continued success of NextGen capabilities roll out to the NAS by providing test beds for integration, systems testing, and space to demonstrate early-stage concepts and technologies. These systems include ERAM, NEMS, ATOP, STARS, FMS, Virtual Tower, and others that are integrated via SWIM and exchange information with the latest data models such as FIXM, AIXM, WXXM.

Assist with lab planning and integration activities of NAS automation systems
Support integration of the latest technologies into the labs, especially involving Federal Cloud Services (FCS). Also AI/ML, digital twins, VR enhancements
Assist with requirement analysis and new requirements development
Help to provide recommendations and guidance to system architecture development activities
Assist with implementation / maintenance of data governance and security standards

Requirements

Pursuing BS or higher in an engineering, computer science or technical field from a US accredited institution.
Prior internship experience, specifically in aviation systems / software a plus.

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