2027 Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation’s Experiment Lab, xLab, develops prototypes, instruments, pathfinders, and demonstration systems to address our customers’ hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between. We are looking for engineers with a passion for design, a commitment to teamwork and a desire to help xLab make a difference to today’s challenges. The Electrical Design Implementation section within the Sensors and Systems department is hiring an undergraduate-level electrical engineering intern. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a focus on electrical engineering or related discipline
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Bachelor's degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
• Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date
• Knowledge of standard electrical engineering toolkits
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Experience in an engineering work environment, including circuit design
• Prior experience in a leadership role (either volunteer or paid)
• Experience in the use of C, Python and/or Matlab
• Experience in embedded systems
• Active security clearance

Responsibilities

• Participating in interdisciplinary teams supporting the build and test of prototype systems
• Reviewing electrical engineering data for compliance with standards
• Supporting senior engineering staff in documentation and nonconformance resolutions
• Performing electrical engineering design activities under supervision
• Creating reports and presentations in MS Word or PowerPoint
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern