IC Systems Integration and Test Engineer

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. Internship conversion position for the ETG/SED/SRS/SITO. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

• Work in a team to lead systems engineering and integration knowledge in defining and developing a mission, organizational, physical, functional, signal, hardware/software, and operational interfaces.
• Help with high-level and detailed test planning, test architecture, test design, test execution, test and data evaluation, anomaly and deficiency, resolution, and residual risk assessment for operationally realistic and system performance testing.
• Work in a team to lead and support space constellation or architecture, space vehicle, ground, or user equipment design studies; types of studies can include both small, individual efforts as well as larger, multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts.
• Provide direct integration support to programs in all phases of the acquisition life cycle through Launch and Initialization and Operations.
• Assisting with development, maintenance, and improvement of design tools and models used during constellation/architecture Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), spacecraft design, space ground segment, user equipment, and analysis activities.
• Also assist with the requirements for engineering models, simulations, test beds, and special test equipment for all organizations involved with system testing.
• Work in a team environment to apply systems engineering expertise on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, architecture analysis, risk assessments, and test & evaluation for space (or other) systems.
• Conduct systems, and systems of systems analysis and trade studies utilizing MBSE.
• Capture system requirements traceability within the system architecture model.
• Apply MBSE methodology to develop system architectural views using Systems Modeling Language (e.g., SysML).
• Collaborating with and learning from staff, program office personnel, as well as other members of Aerospace’s Engineering Technology Group, including the large cohort of Aerospace interns.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed Training and mentorship will be provided

• 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

• Minimum Requirements:
  
  Master’s degree from an accredited college/university program in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field. (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0–1-year industry experience.
• Prior internship with The Aerospace Corporation.
• Minimum GPA of3.0 with transcripts.
• Experience in Test and Evaluation (T&E), verification of space-to-ground or ground-to-user segment interface requirements including systems engineering, and/or operations of space systems, satellites, and/or ground systems infrastructure within the…