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 Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.
What you'd do
- Supporting space vehicle and ground design studies; types of studies can include both small, individual efforts as well as larger, multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts
- Assisting with development, maintenance, and improvement of design tools and models used during spacecraft design and analysis activities
- Utilize and prototyping tools, hardware, and equipment in the RAPID Center for pathfinding and knowledge-building activities
- Collaborating with and learning from staff, program office personnel, as well as other members of Aerospace’s engineering group, including the large cohort of Aerospace interns
What they want
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a bachelors degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on 4.0 scale
- Sophomore year completed prior to start of the internship
- Some knowledge of and/or relevant coursework in spacecraft subsystems, system engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or other related topics
- Proficiency with office and collaboration tools, such as MS Office
- 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.
- Transcripts required
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Active security clearance
- Starts
- 2026-09-30