Satellite Communications & DSP Intern (Undergrad)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation invites undergraduates to join our Mission Payloads Division (MPD) in El Segundo for a full-time internship focused on digital communication systems engineering. You’ll work under supervision, applying classroom knowledge to real satellite communication problems and using MATLAB, Python, and C++ to model and analyze system performance.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship and training.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and return to degree program after completion.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated mastery of engineering, mathematical and scientific fundamentals.
• Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, C++, or another language.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Apply academic knowledge to practical tasks in digital communication systems engineering under supervision and guidance.
• Simulate and analyze satellite communication systems.
• Use MATLAB or Python to simulate mathematical algorithms or evaluate system performance.
• Conduct analysis and present technical findings to team members and customers.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
• Training and mentorship will be provided.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organization/PM skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Mathematics

GPA 3.0 minimum

Transcripts required

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation invites undergraduates to join our Mission Payloads Division (MPD) in El Segundo for a full-time internship focused on digital communication systems engineering. You’ll work under supervision, applying classroom knowledge to real satellite communication problems and using MATLAB, Python, and C++ to model and analyze system performance.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship and training.