2027 Aerospace Returning Interns

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation invites students to return to the role they interned in 2026 for a paid full-time summer internship. The program runs 10 weeks with start dates in May or June and end dates in August or September at multiple on-site locations nationwide, including El Segundo, CA.

You’ll work with interdisciplinary teams on research projects, receive training and mentorship, and develop strong communication and project-management skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. in aerospace, chemistry, computer science, cyber security, engineering, math, physics, or related disciplines.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and return to degree studies after internship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Join an interdisciplinary team on ongoing research or technical programs with academic partners.
• Apply standard techniques and procedures to carry out prescribed scientific/engineering tasks.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organization

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in STEM

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

This requisition is intended for candidates who participated in the 2026 Aerospace Internship Program. You are applying for a position to return to the role for which you were an intern in 2026. The Aerospace Internship Program opportunities are paid full-time positions for a minimum of 10-weeks in the summer. Internship start and end dates are listed below: Start Dates: 5/17, 5/24, 6/01, 6/14, or 6/21 End Dates: 8/06, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, or 9/03 Locations: Candidates must be willing to work onsite at an Aerospace location including but not limited to: El Segundo, CA, Vandenberg SFB, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Greenbelt, MD, Albuquerque, NM, Houston, TX, Salt Lake City, UT, Chantilly, VA, Crystal City, VA, or Huntsville, AL.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assignments vary depending on the hiring organization, but you are applying to the same role for which you were an intern at Aerospace in 2026. You will likely participatewith an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners. Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks. Training and mentorship will be provided.

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring

Strong written and oral communication skills

Must work well in a team environment

Possess organizational, time management and project management skills

Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need

Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements: Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber/Cyber Security, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Physics, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering, Business, Communications, Accounting and other related disciplines.

Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship. 2026 internship at The Aerospace Corporation.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Transcripts required. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Salary

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. (Min - Max) $18.00 - $48.00 Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.