2027 Digital Signals & RF Engineering Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

3d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Digital Signals & RF Engineering Undergrad 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 advising on next-generation communication and navigation system acquisition, helping industry implement advanced technology, and creating solutions to challenging customer problems. The group supports programs such as the Aerospace CubeSat SlingShot Platform and the Payload Characterization and Environments (PACE) Lab, and participates in challenges such as the Blind Signal Classification Challenge. 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 signal-processing performance analysis, real-time system prototyping, research into signal processing and GNSS technologies, and documentation of work for customers and colleagues. Interns must be available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and return to full-time degree studies after the internship. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Transcripts are required. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university program pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
Experience coding or programming using MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or VHDL.
General working knowledge of and interest in digital signal processing and digital communications concepts.
Familiarity with digital circuit design principles.
Understanding of DevOps.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
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 a clearance.
Transcripts required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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/or 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.