2027 Reliability and Statistics Undergraduate Intern

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Undergraduate-level Reliability and Statistics Intern to join the Systems Engineering Division. You will apply statistical techniques to data from space systems and help develop reliability models for satellites and launch vehicles.

This 10-week, full-time internship is onsite in El Segundo. Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s program in mechanical engineering, statistics, or related discipline and have programming skills in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Available for a minimum of 10 weeks full-time.
• Fluency in at least one programming language (C++, Python, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical techniques to data from space systems.
• Analyze system availability and replenishment planning for satellites.
• Develop, evaluate, and update reliability models for satellites and launch vehicles.
• Provide technical advice to management and customers.
• Document technical efforts and brief internal and external customers.

Skills

C++

Python

R

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering / statistics / reliability engineering

Tools

JMP

Windchill

ReliaSoft

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.

Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Undergraduate-level Reliability and Statistics Intern.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.

The Reliability and Statistics Department provides statistical analysis of failure data, reliability modeling of spacecraft and launch vehicles, satellite constellation launch replenishment planning, and supports a wide variety of statistical applications including design of experiments, machine learning, and statistical process control.

Work Model

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

What You'll be Doing:

• Apply statistical techniques to derive insight from a wide variety of data related to space systems.
• Perform analysis on system availability and replenishment planning for satellite systems.
• Develop, evaluate, and update reliability models associated with satellite systems and launch vehicle systems.
• Provide technical advice to management, customers, and associate contractors.
• Document technical efforts and brief internal and external customers.

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 degree in mechanical engineering, statistics, reliability engineering, or other 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.
• Fluency in at least one programming and scripting language (C++, Java, R, Python, Matlab, etc.).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• 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. Although a security clearance is not required for the intern position, it would be required if a full-time position were offered at the conclusion of the internship.
• Transcripts required.

How You Can Stand Out:

• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Coursework or relevant experience in technical writing and technical presentation.
• Familiarity with reliability and statistics software tools (JMP, Windchill, ReliaSoft, etc.).
• Current TS/SCI clearance.
• Temporary housing assistance is not available.

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.

(Min - Max)
$26.00 - $30.00

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Leadership Competencies

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

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including t