Space Vehicle and Ground Systems Undergraduate Intern
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
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 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 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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) drives improved acquisition decisions, ensures systems are available when and where needed, and system capabilities integrate, and work as needed. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges.
SED spans the acquisition lifecycle from development to operations.
The System Realization Subdivision's (SRS) Space Systems and Implementation Department (SSID) provides development, assessment, and closure of vehicle and ground designs.
As a member of this department, you will be supporting the acquisition of the next generation of innovative spacecraft and ground systems to solve the most challenging problems of our US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial/international customers.
We are hiring a full-time Space Vehicle and Ground Systems Engineer Undergraduate Intern to work onsite at our El Segundo, or Chantilly, VA offices.
What You’ll Be Doing- Supporting space vehicle and ground design studies; types of studies can include both small, individual efforts as well as larger, multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts
- Assisting with development, maintenance, and improvement of design tools and models used during spacecraft design and analysis activities
- Utilize and prototyping tools, hardware, and equipment in the RAPID Center for pathfinding and knowledge-building activities
- Collaborating with and learning from staff, program office personnel, as well as other members of Aerospace’s engineering group, including the large cohort of Aerospace interns
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on 4.0 scale
- Sophomore year completed prior to start of the internship
- Some knowledge of and/or relevant coursework in spacecraft subsystems,…
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