2025 Systems Engineering Undergraduate 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.

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Undergraduate Systems Engineering 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. 

Work Model

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 full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems 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

• Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Proficient in general office Microsoft tools; strength in math and engineering

• 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. 

• Transcripts required 

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 to join the exciting space industry. As part of this commitm