2027 Software Tools and Assurance Intern

The Aerospace Corporation

Hours: Full time
Where: El Segundo, CA
Posted: Sep 22

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.

Aerospace Corporation is hiring Software Tools and Assurance interns in the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD).

What you'd do

Provide software development effort to a variety of Software centric projects with a strong emphasis on Open Source programming languages
Participates with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners
Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks
Training and mentorship will be provided

What they want

Strong written and oral communication skills
Must work well in a team environment
Must possess strong 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
Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation
Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related program
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
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Hands-on expertise with application design, software development, and automated testing

Starts: 2026-09-22