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Internship
2027 Chemical Propulsion Graduate Intern
The Aerospace Corporation
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- El Segundo, CA
- Posted
- Sep 23
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.
Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) supports the effective and timely development and operation of national security systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technologies.
What you'd do
- Development, test, and application of chemical propulsion technologies in support of national security and civil space programs
- Lead and execute advanced propulsion research and development, often initiating experimental efforts from the ground up
- Responsible for safely executing experiments within our existing propulsion research facilities and laboratories
- Research areas of interest may include: booster-class liquid-propellant rocket engines, in-space chemical propulsion systems, solid rocket motors, detonation-based propulsion, ordnance (explosives), propellant chemistry, propellant material compatibility, combustion diagnostics
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
- Training and mentorship will be provided
What they want
- 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 needs
- Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Master's or Ph.D. degree program full-time after completion of the internship
- Undergraduate degree completed by internship start date
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Familiarity with MATLAB, SolidWorks, Python, LabVIEW, and/or report writing
- Starts
- 2026-09-23