Internship

2027 Flight Loads Structural Dynamics Undergraduate 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.

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly, integration, and test; and operational support.

What you'd do

Developing, organizing, and improving software and simulation tools used to solve structural dynamics problems relating to flight loads and/or post-flight loads of integrated launch and space vehicles
Improving tools and processes used to prepare test and/or flight sensor data for comparison to analytical predictions and for use in fleet monitoring
Applying state-of-the-art techniques and procedures to carry out a series of scientific and/or engineering tasks related to dynamic loading of vehicles
Documenting and presenting completed work and recommendations
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve to support growth and learning
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 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 a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace 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 Bachelor's degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
Sophomore class standing completed by internship start date
Familiar with Python and Matlab programming languages and environments
Demonstrated interest in structural dynamics specifically related to rocket and satellite structures

Starts: 2026-09-23