Microwave Measurements & Modeling Intern

The Aerospace Corporation; 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

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Communication Electronics Department (CED) in the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) to support microwave laboratory work in El Segundo, CA. You will perform measurements, modeling, and simulation on DC–300 GHz systems as part of a team of engineers and technicians.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning from experienced staff, and hands-on project work with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering or physics.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform linear and non-linear measurements with microwave instrumentation.
• Participate in development of instrument data acquisition and control of experimental setups.
• Analyze microwave circuits.
• Collaborate onsite with other engineers and technicians.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Engineering/Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

ADS

SPICE

Microwave Office

Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Communication Electronics Department (CED) in the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) to support microwave laboratory work in El Segundo, CA. You will perform measurements, modeling, and simulation on DC–300 GHz systems as part of a team of engineers and technicians.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning from experienced staff, and hands-on project work with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.