2026 Signal Processing and RF Engineering Grad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Signal Processing and RF Engineering Grad Intern position for the Communication Software Implementation Department (CSID) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). Position will be full-time and 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA. At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. The Communication Software Implementation Department (CSID) performs proof-of-concept studies, implements new algorithms, and builds prototypes for signal processing applications. We are subject matter experts who provide technical advice to our customers on satellite communication systems.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program in an accredited college/university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline
Minimum GPA of 3.0
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.
Software development experience in one or more of these languages: Python, C/C++, Golang, Rust, Swift, Julia
Familiarity with digital signal processing and RF communication technique
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Transcripts required.

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance
Experience in satellite communications, CubeSats, or GPS/GNSS/PNT systems.
Development experience in software-defined radio environment such as GNU Radio
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning techniques

Responsibilities

Design, build, code, and test software/hardware prototypes for signal processing applications.
Deliver tech demos and briefings.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and in small team within the department.

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