Tracking Architecture and Performance Graduate Intern

Position: 2027 Tracking Architecture and Performance Graduate 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 a Systems Performance, Estimation, and Algorithms Engineer The Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD) performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, missile warning/missile tracking (MW/MT) missions, Electronic Warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and space protection and security. The selected candidate will provide analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and architecting, and modeling and simulation analysis for space surveillance systems, space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis and resiliency assessment.

What You Will Be Doing Algorithm assessment and development

Modeling, simulation, and analysis and/or algorithm development for target tracking for space domain awareness (SDA) and missile warning/tracking (MW/MT) missions

Apply standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks.

Training and mentorship will be provided.

Work Model:

This position will be located 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, COWhat 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 Accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering or related program

Completion of Bachelor's degree prior to internship

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

Experience programming in C, C++, Java, or Python

Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Minimum GPA 3.0

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

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How you can stand out Experience in researching, developing and applying advanced and innovative techniques for algorithm development

Understanding of concepts pertaining to filters, sensors (such as radar, IR sensors), AI/ML algorithms GPA 3.5 or higher

Active security clearance

Experience in developing and delivering presentations, leading small groups, etc.

Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects

Software design, development, unit testing and integration experience

Practice robust statistics and decision logics

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…