Grad Intern: Communication Systems & Signal Processing

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Holidays & vacation

Telework options

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation offers a graduate internship in the Mission Payloads Division, based on-site in El Segundo, CA. This role focuses on communication systems and signal processing within the CSED team, with mentorship and hands-on project work for 10 weeks.

Selected candidates will apply MATLAB/Python/C++ skills to simulate satellite systems, analyze performance, and present findings. A security clearance and US citizenship are required; transcripts are requested as part of the

Qualifications

• Enrolled full‑time in a Master’s or Ph.D. program (EE/CE/Math or related).
• Available for at least 10 weeks full‑time and able to return to degree program after internship.
• Bachelor’s degree completed by internship start date.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Apply academic knowledge to practical tasks in digital communication systems engineering.
• Simulate and analyze satellite communication systems.
• Use MATLAB or Python to simulate algorithms or evaluate system performance.
• Present technical findings to team members and customers.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team; mentorship will be provided.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics

Bachelor's degree completed by internship start

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation offers a graduate internship in the Mission Payloads Division, based on-site in El Segundo, CA. This role focuses on communication systems and signal processing within the CSED team, with mentorship and hands-on project work for 10 weeks.

Selected candidates will apply MATLAB/Python/C++ skills to simulate satellite systems, analyze performance, and present findings. A security clearance and US citizenship are required; transcripts are requested as part of the