2027 Space Control and Awareness Grad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Graduate-level Intern for an opportunity located in either Colorado Springs, Colorado or El Segundo, California. The Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD) is seeking a new team member to support space mission analyses and operations. SCAD performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing orbit determination, positioning navigation and timing (PNT), command and control missions, Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, electronic warfare (EW), space domain awareness (SDA), and space protection and security.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree completed and currently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in physics, applied mathematics, engineering or related discipline OR Senior class standing by internship start date and enrolled in a graduate STEM degree program beginning Fall 2027 .
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
Completion of Bachelor's degree prior to internship start date
Minimum GPA 3.0
Experience programming in MatLab, Python, C, C++ or JAVA
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.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must work well in a team environment
Must possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

Nice To Haves

GPA 3.5 or higher
Active security clearance
Experience in developing and delivering presentations, leading small groups, etc.
Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects
Software design, development, unit testing and integration experience
Experience in Orbit Determination, filtering, PNT analyses, and sensor tracking
Experience in modeling of EO and radar sensor systems

Responsibilities

Algorithm assessment and development
Perform space protection and space threat susceptibility, vulnerability analysis and resiliency assessment.
Perform analyses related to orbit determination, target tracking, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) analysis, and signal integrity
Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools
Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of 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 — 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