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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. 

This intern conversion candidate will be required to work 100% full-time>, on-site at our facility in either Chantilly, El Segundo or Colorado Springs

What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of the Space Object Conjunction Risk Team, you will be providing technical capabilities to support our customers and address the challenges of space situational awareness and space traffic management in the congested space environment.

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In this role, you will:

• Contribute to a variety of projects involving technical analyses and software development relating to multiple focus areas of the section, including space domain awareness, space traffic management, operational launch collision avoidance support, and risk assessment and mitigation due to interference from RF, light, and laser effects.
• Support real-time operations and analyses including launch and on-orbit collision risk assessments.
• Conduct technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments both independently and in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers to define and address customer needs.
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions to technical leads, management, and customers.
• Travel occasionally (as necessary) to support customer efforts.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Member of Technical Staff:

• Master's or PhD degree from an accredited college/university program in Aerospace engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline (Pursuing or conferred within the last 12 months)
• 0 to 1 years of professional postgraduate experience
• Prior Internship with The Aerospace Corporation
• Organizational skills, to include:
  • Self-management of multiple tasks, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Ability to take direction, work independently, and develop productive working relationships
• Aptitude with astrodynamics and related mathematics
• Skills in mathematical formulation and derivation
• Demonstrated skills in the development and use of computer software tools
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts are required

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Experience with Python, C++, Fortran, and/or High Performance Computing environments
• Direct experience in primary department areas of support
• Meaningful and consistent contribution to a substantial technical analytical or development project through its successful fruition
• Expertise in team coordination and/or mentorship
• Current and active Top-Secret Clearance (TS) with SCI access

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)

$100,000 - $110,000

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future le