2027 Reliability and Statistics Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

3d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Undergraduate-level Reliability and Statistics Intern. The Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle. The Reliability and Statistics Department provides statistical analysis of failure data, reliability modeling of spacecraft and launch vehicles, satellite constellation launch replenishment planning, and supports a wide variety of statistical applications including design of experiments, machine learning, and statistical process control.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, statistics, reliability engineering, or other related discipline.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
• Fluency in at least one programming and scripting language (C++, Java, R, Python, Matlab, etc.).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• This position requires the 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 required.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Coursework or relevant experience in technical writing and technical presentation.
• Familiarity with reliability and statistics software tools (JMP, Windchill, ReliaSoft, etc.).
• Current TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical techniques to derive insight from a wide variety of data related to space systems.
• Perform analysis on system availability and replenishment planning for satellite systems.
• Develop, evaluate, and update reliability models associated with satellite systems and launch vehicle systems.
• Provide technical advice to management, customers, and associate contractors.
• Document technical efforts and brief internal and external customers.

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

What This Job Offers

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