2024 Systems Engineering Intern

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Undergraduate Intern for an opportunity in Albuquerque, NM.  
 
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
 

Job Summary
The candidate will contribute to a variety of programs and tasks supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory and the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command.  This includes selected space systems engineering support, requirements review, data compilation and documentation, administrative tasks such as spreadsheet/power point assembly, attending meetings and performing assigned independent research.

Work Model:

Hybrid: This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with some onsite work required on Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interact directly with local Aerospace personnel, local program office customers, and collaborate with Aerospace personnel in other locations
• Conduct analyses of experiment performance / requirements and architecture alternatives for mission design
• Research historical missions and chart to current technology implementations
• Assemble launch support information for use on day of launch
• Participate in Do No Harm Mission Assurance where Launch Vehicles and Payloads are analyzed to improve likelihood of Mission Success
• Provide general engineering support to the program office teams to meet customer goals.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided 

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Must work well in a team environment
  • Possess organizational, time management, and project management skills
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
  • Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical 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 degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Proficient in general office Microsoft tools; strength in math and engineering
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Transcripts required for this position

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher  

• Active security clearance 
• Work or volunteer experience with leadership responsibilities
• Experience as a part of a STEM related project team (eg FIRST Robotics, research team, design project, previous intern position)
• Prior space-related work experience for a US government agency or contractor

Temporary housing assistance is not available. 

The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce 2030, a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and diversifying opportunities for talent