Space Systems & Mission Analysis Intern

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Telework options

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a summer internship in the Enterprise Effects Division (EED) with the RAID group to develop analysis software for space mission design and orbital mechanics. You will work on modeling, simulation, and integration tasks alongside senior engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an MS/PhD in STEM, available for at least 10 weeks, and proficient in C/C++/Python with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing MS or PhD in STEM, enrolled by Fall 2027.
• Available for full-time internship for a minimum of 10 weeks.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Python, Fortran, MATLAB.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature analysis software tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis of space missions.
• Conduct analyses of system performance and architecture alternatives.
• Collaborate with Aerospace staff and other locations to deliver results.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

Education

MS/PhD in aerospace, physics, or math

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a summer internship in the Enterprise Effects Division (EED) with the RAID group to develop analysis software for space mission design and orbital mechanics. You will work on modeling, simulation, and integration tasks alongside senior engineers.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an MS/PhD in STEM, available for at least 10 weeks, and proficient in C/C++/Python with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.