2027 Software Engineering Grad Intern

Job Description

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. Aerospace Corporation is hiring Software Engineering Grad Interns for the Software Implementation and Integration Department within the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). Position will be full-time and 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.
Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.
Participates in the software design & implementation of a simulated space system.
Develops prototype software in Python, Java & C to operate on the simulated space element and the simulated ground element.
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.
Must possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master’s or PhD Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field(s)
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.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Advanced level programming experience in Python, C/C++, or JAVA
Experience working with common cloud computing services such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.
Government security clearance. S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Prior participation in agile software development.
Temporary housing assistance is not available.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Pay Basis: Hourly
To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
~ Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
~ Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
~employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
~ Flexible spending accounts
~ Relocation assistance
~ Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
~ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.