2027 Digital Signals & RF Engineering Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Digital Signals & RF Engineering Undergrad Intern for the DCID in its Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The role 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 guiding acquisition of next-generation communication and navigation systems, helping industry implement advanced technology, and developing solutions to challenging customer problems. The intern will learn to develop and implement signal-processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS and software-defined-radio receivers, communication transceivers, and digital signal processing on FPGA hardware or in software. The role supports performance analysis, prototyping real-time systems for emulation and proof of concept, research into signal processing and PNT technologies, and preparation of technical briefings and reports. The internship requires at least 10 weeks of full-time availability outside the university term, and the intern must be able to return to a full-time degree program afterward.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance.
Academic or project experience with the concepts or principles listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

Learn to develop and implement signal-processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS and software-defined-radio receivers, communication transceivers, and FPGA- or software-based digital signal processing.
Support analysis of 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 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.