2027 Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern - Communication and Ground Architectures

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.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges.

What you'd do

Work closely with Aerospace technical staff to provide analysis driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and future customer communication and ground architectures
Collaborate and interact directly with Aerospace personnel both locally and across other corporate locations
Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools
Support development and sustainment of the organization’s modeling and simulation tools and capabilities
Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers
Currently Enrolled full-time in a MS or PhD degree program in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or other related disciplines from an accredited school
Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of the university term and the ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship
Knowledge or coursework in modeling, simulation, or analysis in a relevant technical domain
Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Starts: 2026-09-22