About the role#
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Digital Communication Grad Intern for the Digital Communications Implementation Department within the Mission Payloads Division. This is a full-time, on-site role based in El Segundo, California. You will work with software-defined radios and FPGA technology to develop communication and navigation system prototypes. Mentorship and training are provided throughout the internship.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement signal processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS receivers, communication transceivers, and FPGA hardware.
- Analyze signal processing performance using Python, MATLAB, or similar simulation environments.
- Prototype real-time systems for emulation and proof of concepts.
- Conduct research on advanced signal processing, GPS technology, and re-configurable communication systems.
- Manage simultaneous projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time advanced degree program in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Availability to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside of the university term.
- Ability to return to a full-time degree program after the internship concludes.
- Project experience with signal processing concepts related to hardware or software.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Matlab.
- Experience working in Windows or Linux environments.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Submission of academic transcripts.
- Preferred: Experience with hardware description languages like VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
- Preferred: Experience in a lab environment with test equipment.
- Preferred: Coursework in Digital Signal Processing or Communication Theory.
- Preferred: Ability to document, present, and communicate technical work.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Modality: 100% on-site.
- Duration: Minimum of 10 weeks.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation operates as a nonprofit organization focused on space research and technology. Founded in 1960, the company provides technical expertise for national space programs and national security systems. It maintains a workforce of over 5,000 employees across offices in Virginia and California. The firm specializes in areas including launch vehicles, artificial intelligence, and space policy.
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