2027 Signal Processing and RF Engineering Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Signal Processing and RF Engineering Undergrad Intern for the Communication Software Implementation Department (CSID) in the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The position is full-time and onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office. CSID conducts proof-of-concept studies, implements algorithms, builds prototypes for signal processing applications, and provides technical advice on satellite communication systems. The intern will design, build, code, and test software and hardware prototypes; deliver technology demonstrations and briefings; and contribute to multiple projects independently and as part of small teams. Training and mentorship will be provided.

Applicants must be full-time students pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree, have completed junior standing by the internship start date, meet the GPA requirement, and be available to work full-time for at least 12 weeks outside the university term and return to full-time degree study afterward. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Transcripts are required. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

The hourly pay range is $25.00–$30.00. The company describes benefits that vary by job type, including health and wellness plans, paid leave, retirement contributions and matching, flexible spending accounts, variable pay, relocation assistance, professional development, and education assistance.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Have completed junior class standing by the internship start date.
• Be available to work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks outside the university term and return to a degree program full-time after the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Software development experience in one or more of Python, C/C++, Golang, Rust, Swift, or Julia.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing and RF communication techniques.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one.
• Transcripts are 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

• Active security clearance.
• Experience in satellite communications, CubeSats, or GPS/GNSS/PNT systems.
• Development experience in a 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 and hardware prototypes for signal processing applications.
• Deliver technology demonstrations and briefings.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, independently and in small teams.

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.

What This Job Offers

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