2027 Power Systems Engineering Graduate Intern
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a graduate-level Power Systems Engineering Intern for the Analog and Power Systems Department within the Electronics Engineering Subdivision. The intern will provide technical support and apply academic skills to create satellite energy-balance and/or launch-vehicle energy-depletion analysis models under the guidance of experienced engineers. The role includes learning about spacecraft power-bus subsystems and satellite launch and initialization, using or developing system-level modeling tools, and gaining exposure to power-electronics modeling, simulation, and laboratory testing. The intern will also learn how other spacecraft subsystems—including thermal control, attitude control, flight mechanics, and communications—contribute to vehicle-level assessments, and will prepare clear, concise reports documenting their work. Training and mentorship will be provided. Duties may change or be reassigned as needed. The position is full-time and on-site at the company’s El Segundo, California facility. Interns must be available for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a full-time master’s or Ph.D. program after the internship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university master's or Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to a master's or Ph.D. program full-time after the internship.
- Bachelor's degree completed by the internship start date.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Completed coursework and/or fundamental knowledge of power systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
- Transcripts required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Active security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support in Power Systems Engineering.
- Create satellite energy-balance and/or launch-vehicle energy-depletion analysis models under the guidance and support of industry experts.
- Work with experienced Power Systems Engineering staff to develop knowledge of major satellite subsystem elements operating on spacecraft and/or launch-vehicle power buses.
- Use and/or develop system-level modeling tools and resources for hardware performance characterization.
- Learn how satellites operate through launch and initialization.
- Develop an understanding of how spacecraft subsystems and related focus areas, including thermal control, attitude control, flight mechanics, and communications, work together to generate data products for vehicle-level assessments.
- Gain exposure to power-electronics modeling, simulation, and testing in a laboratory environment.
- Write clear and concise reports documenting work.
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
