2027 Communication Architectures Modeling and Analysis Engineering Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Communication Architectures Modeling and Analysis Engineering Undergraduate Intern for its Communication Architectures Department (CAD) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The position is full-time and 100% onsite at the company’s office in El Segundo, California. The internship is available to a currently enrolled undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline and requires at least 10 weeks of full-time availability outside the university term, followed by a return to full-time study. Training and mentorship will be provided, and assignments may involve simultaneous projects. CAD performs trade studies, analyses, and simulations to optimize communications performance across terrestrial, satellite, launch vehicle, and ground-based systems; supports spectrum regulations and policies; and develops RF communications prototypes, particularly involving commercial LEO satellite systems. The intern will analyze communication systems and architectures, develop evaluation tools, assess satellite and ground systems, links, and wireless network protocols, and gain hands-on experience designing, constructing, and evaluating prototype RF systems. Work products are documented in briefings or technical reports for customers and colleagues. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, organization, time-management, project-management, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. The hourly pay range is $25.00–$30.00. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM-related discipline.
Minimum GPA of 3.0; transcripts are required.
Available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to a degree program full-time after the internship.
Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or Matlab.
Exposure to modern development practices, including Git for version control.
Familiarity with or coursework/project experience in communications theory, digital signal processing, electromagnetics, or satellite communications.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment, with organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Hands-on experience with RF measurement equipment, such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, and proficiency programmatically interfacing with these instruments.
Experience implementing AI/ML techniques, particularly for diverse data types in communications or signal processing.
Project experience involving analysis of wireless communication systems.
Demonstrated use of Git for version control, experience writing tests, and managing code through CI/CD pipelines.
Demonstrated interest in space and communication systems.
Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Analyze communication systems to ensure architectures support mission objectives.
Develop tools to analyze and evaluate communication architectures.
Assess the performance of satellite and ground systems, communication links, and wireless network protocols.
Design, construct, and evaluate prototype RF systems that interface with and assess satellite communications performance.
Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports for customers and colleagues.
Coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.
Adapt to changing organizational needs and potentially manage simultaneous projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.