IC 2027 Electrical Design Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise at our El Segundo facility. As an internship conversion position in the Sensors and Systems Department, the selected candidate will work full-time on-site in El Segundo, CA, with mentorship and a path to full-time employment.

Responsibilities include designing prototypes, providing EE design support, and testing digital/analog circuits for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build prototypes for internal and external customers.
• Provide electrical engineering design support to scientists and technicians.
• Design digital circuits, schematic capture, hardware debug and test, and operations support for newly delivered instruments.
• Test and troubleshoot digital and analog circuit boards in the lab.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

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.

Internship conversion position for the Sensors and Systems Department. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will work with other engineers to design and build prototypes for internal and external customers.
• You will provide electrical engineering design support to scientists and technicians working on internal R&D projects.
• You will design digital circuits, schematic capture, hardware debug and test, and operations support for newly delivered instruments.
• You will test and troubleshoot digital and analog circuit boards in the lab.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation.
• 0-1 year of industry work experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience testing electronics in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
• Knowledge of basic electronic circuit concepts and theory.
• Familiarity with basic programming concepts.
• This position requires 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

How You Can Stand Out

• Active security clearance.
• Experience with digital or analog circuit design.
• Verification and validation of space flight hardware.

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) $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

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

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• 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
• We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference.
• This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

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.