Space Network Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Internship)

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is offering an internship-conversion opportunity in the Mission Payloads Division to work on space network modeling, simulation, and data tools. The role targets a Master’s-level student with internship experience, strong coding skills in Python or C/C++, and interest in defense and civil space systems.

On-site full-time employment, with travel up to 10% and potential security clearance eligibility; transcripts are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related program (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Applied research in analytical, simulation, and/or experimental skills
• Experience in software development in Python or C/C++
• Ability to present results effectively in briefings and technical reports
• Willing to travel approximately 10% domestically/internationally
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Transcripts required

Responsibilities

• Participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams in development and analysis of future network architectures and requirements
• Analyze and simulate complex network architectures and protocols
• Engage in systems architecture definition, development, analysis, modeling & simulation, and prototype development/validation
• Innovate through specialized technical studies and internal R&D projects to develop the next generation of Space and Ground network concepts, architectures, and technologies
• Participate in development of data analysis and post-processing tools
• Support development and sustainment of core network simulation, emulation, and modeling capabilities

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Teamwork

Organization and time management

Project management

Adaptability/flexibility

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science/Engineering (pursuing or within last 12 months)

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is offering an internship-conversion opportunity in the Mission Payloads Division to work on space network modeling, simulation, and data tools. The role targets a Master’s-level student with internship experience, strong coding skills in Python or C/C++, and interest in defense and civil space systems.

On-site full-time employment, with travel up to 10% and potential security clearance eligibility; transcripts are required for consideration.