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2027 Digital Systems Engineering Graduate Intern
The Aerospace Corporation
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- El Segundo, CA
- Posted
- Sep 7
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 Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems.
What you'd do
- System Architecture and Design: Build, validate, and simulate digital system models representing complex space and defense system architectures and design solutions.
- System Analysis: Develop complex queries and AI applications that interrogate digital system models for specific information, answering stakeholder questions.
- Digital Thread Implementation: Assist with federating digital system models with other digital engineering models (mechanical, structural, electrical, software), yielding end-to-end digital thread models.
- Digital Twin Realization: Develop virtual twin system models that interact with the corresponding physical twin through live telemetry updates.What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must work well in a team environment
- Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
- Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program, pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
- Starts
- 2026-09-07