2027 Power and Analog Circuit Engineering Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Telework options

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, seeks a graduate-level Power and Analog Circuit Engineering Intern for the Analog and Power Systems Department. You will work full-time on-site for a minimum of 10 weeks, performing circuit evaluations, simulations, and report writing under supervision.

Qualified candidates are enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, coursework in circuit simulation, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master's/PhD) in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and travel up to 25%.
• Security clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship required for clearance.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering evaluations at breadboard level using standard lab equipment.
• Conduct circuit simulations using SABER and SPICE.
• Coordinate progress with Engineering Technology Group management and peers.
• Develop clear written reports and concise presentation materials for management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on ongoing research or technical programs.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree completed by internship start date

Tools

SABER

SPICE

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. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a graduate level Power and Analog Circuit Engineering Intern for the Analog and Power Systems Department within the Electronics Engineering Subdivision. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use of standard lab equipment to perform electrical engineering evaluations at the breadboard level required.
• Perform circuit simulations using SABER and SPICE computer codes.
• Close and timely coordination and communication of progress of ongoing tasks and technical issues with the Engineering Technology Group management and technical peers.
• Develop clear and concise written reports, presentations, and concisely articulate presentation material to management and peers.
• Participates with 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.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree completed by internship start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or completed coursework of circuit simulation and lab component/circuit characterization techniques.
• Ability to Travel 25%.
• 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.

What You Can Stand Out

• GPA of 3.5 or higher

Temporary housing assistance is not available.

$32.00 - $38.00 Pay Basis: Hourly

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. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• 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 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.

Return to the Aerospace Careers site.

U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.