Fall 2026 Research Intern, Defense Concepts and Technology

Role Summary • A fall 2026 research internship at the Hudson Institute's Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, which studies future warfare and how military decisions are made, using wargames, models and simulations. Unusually for a think tank internship, it includes building parts of the team's web-based wargaming tools, alongside research and administrative support. Responsibilities • Assess characteristics and performance of space weapons using modeling and simulation. • Develop wargame tools and prepare materials for games with U.S. and allied participants. • Research archival and contemporary material and assess People's Liberation Army warfare trends. • Provide web application development, research, and administrative support. Required Knowledge & Experience • Degree: Current student or recent graduate in security studies, defense studies, computer science, astrophysics, or aerospace engineering. • Interest: U.S. defense strategy. • Strong candidates will have one or some of: math, programming, astrophysics, orbital mechanics, aerospace engineering, Mandarin or Japanese. Work & Eligibility • Minimum 20 hours per week. Application Process • Upload a cover letter, resume, and 2–3 page writing sample combined in a single PDF.