2027 Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Engineering Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

10d • $25 - $30 • 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). This full-time internship is 100% onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office. CAD works at the intersection of RF engineering and national spectrum policy, analyzing spectrum use and helping shape regulations and strategies that support access for critical wireless systems across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber domains.

The intern will analyze RF interference, develop tools for evaluating spectrum activities, assess satellite and ground systems and communication links, and document findings for customers and colleagues. Tasks may vary and involve simultaneous projects. Training and mentorship will be provided. The internship requires at least 12 weeks of full-time availability outside the university term, with the ability to return to a degree program afterward.

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 and able to return to a degree program after 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 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 with internal and external organizations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
• Transcripts are required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform radio frequency interference analysis of communication systems to promote spectrum sharing and resolve spectrum contention issues.
• Develop tools to analyze and evaluate 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.
• Work on varying tasks that may include 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.

What This Job Offers

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