2027 Space Communications and Network Systems Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a full-time undergraduate intern for the Network Systems Department (NSD) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, California. NSD conducts trade studies and analyses of communications technologies for space network architectures and supports the system acquisition process, from requirements development through validation and verification. The intern will assist with network architecture studies and implement physical networking testbeds, including testbeds that study optical networking. The work takes place in a collaborative, academic-like environment alongside experienced networking engineers. 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 afterward. Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university bachelor's program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Network routing protocol coursework, including TCP/IP, and an understanding of network simulation and/or networking hardware are required. Transcripts are required. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one. Temporary housing assistance is not available.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
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.
Network routing protocol coursework, including TCP/IP.
Understanding of network simulation and/or networking hardware.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Provide transcripts.
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.
Optical networking hardware experience.
Hands-on experience with networking routing protocols, including TCP/IP usage or implementation.
Data analysis experience.
Project experience developing network architecture.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and improvement of network lab infrastructure.
Participate in developing physical testbeds to study optical networking.
Collaborate onsite or remotely with experienced networking engineers.
Support network architecture studies and implementation of physical networking testbeds.

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 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.