2027 Software Engineering Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

6d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Software Engineering Undergrad Intern for the Software Process and Architecture Department (SPAD) in the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). The role is full-time and 100% onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office. The intern will contribute to software-centric projects and participate with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners. The position applies standard techniques and procedures to prescribed scientific and engineering tasks, and includes training and mentorship.

ISCD combines information systems 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 responsive, resilient, high-performance software-intensive systems to intelligence community, Department of Defense, and civilian customers.

The internship requires availability to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and to return to a full-time degree program after completion. The candidate must be a full-time student pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree and have completed junior class standing by the internship start date. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Academic transcripts are required. Compensation is $26.00–$30.00 per hour, with individual pay determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university degree program pursuing a bachelor's degree 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 a full-time degree program after the internship.
• Junior class standing completed by the internship start date.
• 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-issued 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 environment.
• Strong 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.
• 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 phases of software development.
• Experience in model-based software engineering.
• Experience in software project management or software development processes, including agile software development.
• Experience in distributed systems and/or cloud-native application development.

Responsibilities

• Provide software development effort to a variety of software-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.

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 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.
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

What This Job Offers

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