2025 Systems Cost and Schedule Undergrad 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-level Systems Cost and Schedule Intern.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

Aerospace’s Integrated Cost and Schedule Analysis (iCASA) Department is seeking an early career Systems Analyst to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of cost and schedule professionals.  This growing bi-coastal department supports a wide range of customers in the National Security, Civil and Commercial, and International Space Communities. iCASA collects lessons learned from a wide variety of programs to help develop better engineering management techniques within the fields of cost, schedule, and risk analyses.
 

Work Model

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analyze cost and technical data to assess credibility of government and industry cost and schedule estimates.
• Participate in trade and concurrent engineering studies (e.g., participation in an Aerospace Concept Design Center Studies as part of a large cross-disciplinary team).
• Develop cost estimates for advanced space systems using in-house estimating methodologies and parametric models.
• Utilize industry tools to develop and/or evaluate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), structural integrity analyses, and identify/quantify program risks.
• Participate in research activities; update historical databases and assist senior staff in the derivation of cost and schedule metrics/heuristics.
• Document analysis and present technical, cost, and programmatic data/findings to peers, management, and customers.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with staff.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree inIndustrial Engineering, Manufacturing 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.
• Junior class standing completed by internship start date. 
• Proficiency in using MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis functions).
• Relevant coursework and/or knowledge in systems engineering and cost controls.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.  Although a security clearance is not required for the intern position, it would be required if a full-time position were offered at the conclusion of the internship.