2027 Reliability and Statistics Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation

Hours: Full time
Where: El Segundo, CA
Posted: Sep 20

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.

Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Undergraduate-level Reliability and Statistics Intern.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S.

What you'd do

Apply statistical techniques to derive insight from a wide variety of data related to space systems.
Perform analysis on system availability and replenishment planning for satellite systems.
Develop, evaluate, and update reliability models associated with satellite systems and launch vehicle systems.
Provide technical advice to management, customers, and associate contractors.
Document technical efforts and brief internal and external customers.

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 engineering, statistics, reliability engineering, or other related discipline.
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.
Fluency in at least one programming and scripting language (C++, Java, R, Python, Matlab, etc.).
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
This position requires the 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.
Although a security clearance is not required for the intern position, it would be required if a full-time position were offered at the conclusion of the internship.

Starts: 2026-09-20