2027 Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Engineering Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Engineering Intern for the Communication Architectures Department (CAD) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The position is full-time and 100% onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office. CAD works across RF engineering and national spectrum policy, helping ensure spectrum access for wireless systems supporting space-related defense, civil, and commercial missions.

The intern will analyze RF interference and communication systems to support spectrum sharing and address spectrum contention. The role also involves developing analysis tools, evaluating spectrum activities, assessing satellite and ground systems, communication links, and wireless network protocols, and documenting work in technical reports or briefings. Tasks may vary and include simultaneous projects. Training and mentorship are provided.

Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline, and able to work full-time for at least 12 weeks outside the university term and return to their degree program afterward. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the security clearance required for the position. 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 a STEM-related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks outside the university term.
• Able to return to a degree program after completing the internship.
• Experience programming in Python, C/C++, or Matlab.
• Relevant coursework and/or project experience with communication theories and/or satellite communications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
• Transcripts are required.
• Able to work full-time onsite in El Segundo, California.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Interest in spectrum management, spectrum policy, and spectrum regulations.
• Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF interference analysis of communication systems to promote spectrum sharing and resolve spectrum contention issues.
• Develop tools for analyzing and evaluating spectrum activities.
• Assess the performance of satellite and ground systems, communication links, and wireless network protocols.
• Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports for customers and colleagues.
• Manage tasks that may vary during the internship and may involve simultaneous projects.

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 based on years of service and 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.

What This Job Offers

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