2025 Communication Architectures Modeling and Analysis Engineering 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.

Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Communication Architectures Modeling and Analysis Engineering Intern for the Communication Architectures Department (CAD) within the Communication Technologies and Engineering Division (CTED).  This position will be located in El Segundo, CA.

Job Summary

The Communication Technologies and Engineering Division (CTED) represents the disciplines of communications, networking, and PNT (Position, Navigation, and Timing) in support of space missions, along with their enabling technologies. In our domain, CTED projects comprise all aspects, from architectures to prototypes to implementation, theoretical to hands-on.  Our engineers work directly with corporate and U.S. Government customers to ensure robust and resilient communications.

CAD performs trade studies, analyses, and simulations to optimize the overall communications performance of terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems. CAD also guides the development of spectrum regulations and policies to assure critical wireless systems have access to necessary spectrum resources.

Work Model:

100% Onsite: This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform analysis of communication systems to ensure architectures support mission objectives.

• Develop tools to provide analysis and evaluations of communication architectures.

• Assess the performance of satellite and ground systems, communication links, and wireless network protocols.

• Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports to customers and colleagues.

• Tasking will vary during the internship and may include simultaneous projects.

• Training and mentorship will be provided in this position.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's  degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics.

• Minimum GPA 3.0

• 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.

• Sophomore class standing by internship start date. 

• Experience programming in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB

• Proficiency in MS Excel

• Coursework in orbital mechanics

• Coursework in communications link budgets

• This position requires 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.

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Currently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college/university program pursuing Master's, or PhD degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics.

• GPA 3.5 or higher

• Coursework in communication theory and/or satellite communications

• Project experience involving analysis of wireless communication systems.

• Demonstrated interest in space and communication systems.

• Active security clearance

                                          

Temporary housing assistance is not available.   

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

$26.00 - $30.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

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