Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern - Communication and Ground Architectures

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 Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.

The Communication and Ground Architectures Performance Department (CGAPD) within the Integrated Performance Subdivision (IPS) delivers modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) solutions that help shape how the nation’s most critical space communication and ground systems are designed, acquired, and evolved. We conduct modeling and performance assessments for space communications, system/sensor collection scheduling, and resource allocation that directly inform and influence decisions for multiple customers including USAF/USSF, the Intelligence Community, and other government customers.

This full-time position requires 100% onsite work in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

• Work closely with Aerospace technical staff to provide analysis driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and future customer communication and ground architectures.
• Collaborate and interact directly with Aerospace personnel both locally and across other corporate locations.
• Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools.
• Support development and sustainment of the organization’s modeling and simulation tools and capabilities.
• Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers.

• Graduate Intern currently enrolled full-time in a MS or PhD degree program in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or other related disciplines from an accredited school.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of the university term and the ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
• Knowledge or coursework in modeling, simulation, or analysis in a relevant technical domain.
• Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• This position requires 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.

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

• Academic or internship experience working as a member of a technical team
• Academic or internship experience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Academic or internship experience in communication, ground architecture, or data network modeling
• Experience developing and presenting analysis results to government customers
• Current TS or SCI security clearance

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.…