Space Systems Intern — Structural Dynamics & Tools

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an undergraduate intern to join the Vehicle Systems Division in El Segundo, CA. You will help integrate modern standards and design approaches into tools evaluating dynamic and environmental responses of launch and space vehicle components.

You will work full-time for 10+ weeks, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to develop software and analysis skills in Python and Matlab, while preparing for security-clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Bachelor's degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
• Junior class standing completed by internship start date is preferred
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required

Responsibilities

• Developing, organizing, and improving software and simulation tools used to solve environments and/or structural dynamics problems
• Improving tools and processes used to prepare test and/or flight sensor data for comparison to analytical predictions and for use in fleet monitoring
• Applying standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks
• Documenting and presenting completed work and recommendations
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve to support growth and learning
• Training and mentorship will be provided

Skills

Python

Matlab

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an undergraduate intern to join the Vehicle Systems Division in El Segundo, CA. You will help integrate modern standards and design approaches into tools evaluating dynamic and environmental responses of launch and space vehicle components.

You will work full-time for 10+ weeks, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to develop software and analysis skills in Python and Matlab, while preparing for security-clearance requirements.