2027 Software Engineering Grad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

6d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a full-time Software Engineering Graduate Intern for the Software Process and Architecture Department (SPAD) within the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). The role is 100% onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office. ISCD combines information system technologies—including elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks—with expertise in cybersecurity, software architecture and engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver software-intensive systems for intelligence community, Department of Defense, and civilian customers. The intern will develop software for space-centric projects, contribute to research or technical programs with interdisciplinary teams and academic partners, complete prescribed scientific or engineering tasks, and analyze software development processes for best practices and industry standards. Training and mentorship will be provided. The internship requires at least 10 weeks of full-time availability outside the university term, followed by a return to full-time enrollment in a degree program. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required. Academic transcripts are required. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university graduate degree program in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related program.
Available to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to full-time enrollment in a degree program after the internship.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Hands-on expertise with application design, software development, and automated testing.
Experience in two or more common programming languages, such as Java, C/C++, and Python.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Academic transcripts are required.
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work well in a team; strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills; flexibility and adaptability; and interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external organizations.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Experience in full-stack software development.
Use of AI/ML tools in all phases of software development.
Experience in model-based software engineering (MBSE).
Experience in software project management or software development processes, including agile software development.
Experience in distributed systems and/or cloud-native application development.

Responsibilities

Develop software for a variety of space-centric projects.
Participate with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners.
Apply standard techniques and procedures to carry out prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks.
Analyze project software development processes for best practices and use of industry standards.

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 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.
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.