Space MS&A Intern: Communications & Ground Architecture

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays & vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth & development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA / El Segundo, CA is seeking a Graduate Intern to support research, development, and acquisition decisions in space communication and ground architectures. The role emphasizes end-to-end analyses, AoA studies, and interaction with cross-location teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in MS/PhD programs in relevant fields and possess Python/C++/MATLAB experience, with transcripts required and citizenship for security clearance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a MS or PhD degree program in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or related disciplines.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of the university term and return to degree program full-time after completion of internship.
• Knowledge or coursework in modeling, simulation, or analysis in a relevant technical domain.
• Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate and interact directly with Aerospace personnel both locally and across other corporate locations.
• Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools.
• Support development and sustainment of the organization’s modeling and simulation tools and capabilities.
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Education

MS or PhD in aerospace/electrical/systems engineering or math

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA / El Segundo, CA is seeking a Graduate Intern to support research, development, and acquisition decisions in space communication and ground architectures. The role emphasizes end-to-end analyses, AoA studies, and interaction with cross-location teams.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in MS/PhD programs in relevant fields and possess Python/C++/MATLAB experience, with transcripts required and citizenship for security clearance.