2026 Aerospace Rising Star Programs

The Aerospace Corporation•Huntsville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring undergraduate and graduate-level students for our Aerospace Rising Star program. Applying to this job requisition will put you in a candidate pool used to hire for the class of 2026 Aerospace Rising Stars for opportunities across the company. The Aerospace Rising Star Programs are in partnership with universities and recruitment pipeline organizations and include paid full-time positions for a minimum of 10-weeks in the summer. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at a designated Aerospace facility which include but are not limited to: El Segundo, CA, Chantilly or Arlington, VA, Huntsville, AL, Colorado Springs, CO, Albuquerque, NM, Houston, TX.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. degree in Aero/Astro Engineering, Chemical Engineering/Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber/Cyber Security, Electrical Engineering, Electrical, and Computer Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Materials Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering or related engineering or technical discipline.
Nomination from one of the following programs: Dr. Austin STEM Endowment Program, GEM Fellowship Program, Matthew Isakowitz Commercial Space Scholarship or the Association of Corporate Counsel.
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.
Positions require the 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.
Current unofficial transcripts required.

Nice To Haves

GPA 3.0 or higher
Active security clearance
Experience programming in C, C++, HTML, Python, JAVA
Experience in developing and delivering presentations
Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects or with team groups
Software design, development, unit testing, and integration experience

Responsibilities

Assignments vary depending on the hiring organization
Participates with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners
Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks
Training and mentorship will be provided

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect