2025 Computer Science/Data 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 Computer Science/Data Engineer Intern for an opportunity in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA.   

Job Summary 

In this role you will become part of the Datacentric Platforms and Architectures Department within the Engineering Technology Group at Aerospace. Our department is responsible for a variety of software projects that focus on analyzing, processing, and visualizing data, often in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence department.  

Your internship will focus on identifying, prototyping, and analyzing the viability of innovative technologies and software solutions to aid Aerospace and its customers in addressing real-world mission challenges! 

Work Model:

This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with some onsite work required in El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA

What You’ll Be Doing  

• Supporting the National, Security, and Commercial Space Enterprise. 

• Collaborating with technical subject experts and development teams to contribute to the design, prototyping, development, maintenance, and documentation of data engineering and analytical projects. 

• Assisting in the development of technical projects, proof-of-concepts, and research reports focused on space data systems. 

• Crafting conceptual user interfaces to clearly communicate data analysis insights with data narratives and visualizations. 

• Acquiring expertise in emerging technologies to further personal and organizational breadth of knowledge. 

• Building strategic data processing and visualization projects for the space enterprise to increase innovation at the speed of mission success. 

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change; new ones may be assigned as needed. 

• Training and mentorship will be provided. 

What Business Skills You’ll Bring 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

• Strong reading comprehension, research, and analytical skills for understanding software documentation and source code and interpreting project requirements. 

• Collaborative approach to working in a team environment. 

• Organizational, time management, and project management skills, ability to estimate tasks. 

• Self-motivation and initiative, ability to work independently to complete tasks within reasonable timelines. 

• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt focus in response to varying organizational needs. 

• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations. 

• Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation. 

What You Need to be Successful  

Minimum Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college/university program p