2027 Digital Signals & RF Engineering Grad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Digital Signals & RF Engineering Grad Intern for the DCID in the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The position is full-time and 100% onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office. DCID uses software-defined radios and FPGA technology to develop advanced communication and navigation system prototypes, including GNSS, PNT, and GPS systems. Its work includes supporting acquisition of next-generation systems, assisting industry with advanced technology implementation, and creating solutions to customer challenges. The intern will learn to develop and implement signal-processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS/software-defined-radio receivers, communication transceivers, and digital signal processing in FPGA hardware or software. The role also supports performance analysis, real-time system prototyping, and research in signal processing, GNSS technology, and alternative PNT concepts. Work products are documented in briefings and technical reports for customers and colleagues. The internship requires full-time availability for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a full-time degree program afterward. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required. Transcripts are required. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university program pursuing a master's or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer, or a related engineering discipline.
Be available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a degree program full-time after the internship.
Have experience coding or programming using MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or VHDL.
Have academic or project-related experience with digital signal processing and digital communications concepts.
Understand digital circuit design principles.
Be familiar with working in a DevOps environment.
Have strong written and oral communication skills and work well in a team environment.
Have organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
Have interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.
Provide transcripts.

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Learn to develop and implement signal-processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS/software-defined-radio receivers, communication transceivers, and digital signal processing on FPGA hardware or in software.
Support teams in analyzing signal-processing performance using Python or similar simulation environments.
Participate in prototyping cutting-edge real-time systems for emulation and proof of concept.
Assist with research on signal processing, GNSS technology and future development, and alternative PNT concepts.
Document work products in briefings and technical reports for customers and colleagues.

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 benefits 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.