2027 Space Communications and Network Systems Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) Plan

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Flexible spending

Paid time off

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Space Communications and Network Systems within the Network Systems Department (NSD) of the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The role is a full-time, 100% onsite internship located at our El Segundo office.

You will support network studies, implement physical testbeds, and collaborate with senior networking engineers while gaining exposure to satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems in a federally funded

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and return to degree program after internship.
• Network routing protocol coursework including TCP/IP
• Understanding of network simulation and/or networking hardware
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance; ability to obtain/maintain clearance; transcripts required

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and improvement of our network lab infrastructure.
• Participate in development of physical testbeds that study optical networking.
• Collaborate onsite or remotely with networking engineers

Skills

Strong written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/Physics

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. The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Space Communications and Network Systems Undergrad Intern for the Network Systems Department (NSD) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). This position will be full-time, 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, California.

Job Summary 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! NSD leads and performs trade studies and analyses of communications technologies with regard to space network architectures. This involves support of the entire process of system acquisition; from requirement development all the way to validation and verification. Intern will support these efforts and perform network architecture studies and implementation of physical networking testbeds. Our academic-like inspiring atmosphere encourages collaboration with and continued learning from our engineers who are leaders in their fields of expertise. We're also ready to learn from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Participate in the development and improvement of our network lab infrastructure.
• Participate in development of physical testbeds that study optical networking.
• Collaborate onsite or remotely with our experienced networking engineers.

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

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's, degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 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.
• Network routing protocol coursework including TCP/IP
• Understanding of network simulation and/or networking hardware.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts required.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Active Security Clearance.
• Optical networking hardware experience.
• Hands-on experience with networking routing protocols including TCP/IP usage/implementation
• Data Analysis Project experience in developing network architecture.

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) $25.00 - $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.

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 assistanceProfessional 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

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.