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Internship
2027 Tracking Architecture and Performance Graduate Intern
The Aerospace Corporation
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- El Segundo, CA
- Apply by
- End Date: February 26, 2027
- Posted
- Sep 14
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 hiring a Systems Performance, Estimation, and Algorithms Engineer
The Tracking Architecture Performance Department (TAPD) performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing Radar,…
What you'd do
- Algorithm assessment and development
- Modeling, simulation, and analysis and/or algorithm development for target tracking for space domain awareness (SDA) and missile warning/tracking (MW/MT) missions
- Apply standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks.
- Training and mentorship will be provided.
- Experience in researching, developing and applying advanced and innovative techniques for algorithm development
- Understanding of concepts pertaining to filters, sensors (such as radar, IR sensors), AI/ML algorithms
- GPA 3.5 or higher
- Active security clearance
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations, leading small groups, etc.
- Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects
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
- Accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering or related program
- Completion of Bachelor's degree prior to internship
- 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 programming in C, C++, Java, or Python
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Starts
- 2026-09-14