2027 Digital Communication Grad Intern
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Digital Communication Grad Intern for the Digital Communications Implementation Department (DCID) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The role develops advanced communication and navigation system prototypes using software-defined radios and FPGA technology to address challenging digital communications problems. The position is full-time and 100% onsite at the company’s office in El Segundo, California. The internship requires at least 10 weeks of full-time work outside the university term, with the intern returning to a full-time degree program after completion. Training and mentorship will be provided, and assignments may involve multiple projects at once.
Requirements
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an advanced degree program at an accredited college or university in engineering, mathematics, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Be available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
- Have project-related experience with signal-processing concepts related to communication transceivers and/or hardware or software.
- Have experience using C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
- Have proficiency working in Windows and/or Linux operating-system environments.
- Be able to obtain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
- Provide transcripts.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with hardware description languages such as VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
- Experience in a laboratory environment with test equipment.
- Coursework in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Communication Theory.
- Ability to take direction, work independently, and seek help when appropriate.
- Ability to document, present, and communicate technical work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement advanced signal-processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS receivers, communication transceivers, and/or digital signal processing, primarily on FPGA hardware.
- Analyze signal-processing performance using MATLAB, Python, or similar simulation environments.
- Prototype real-time systems for emulation and proof of concepts.
- Conduct research related to advanced signal processing, GPS technology, and/or re-configurable communication systems.
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 of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
