About the role#
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer Undergrad Intern to join the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department. You will work within the Information Systems and Cyber Division to research, prototype, and build data-enabled tools for the space enterprise. This is a full-time, on-site internship requiring a minimum commitment of 10 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Develop and execute machine learning and data science experiments in areas including natural language processing, computer vision, time series analysis, and reinforcement learning.
- Evaluate technologies and models for use in scalable, mission-critical applications.
- Collaborate with teams of varying sizes to deliver features and products.
- Present written and verbal results to customer stakeholders.
- Reinforce an environment of learning and progress with team members.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to return to your degree program full-time after the internship concludes.
- Proficiency in Python, including PyTorch and major ML libraries.
- Understanding of software engineering concepts with an AI focus, such as MLOps, DevOps, and scalable ML architecture.
- Familiarity with container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes, Unix/Linux operating systems, and MLOps processes.
- Working knowledge of cloud-native application development and microservice architectures.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Location & details#
- Locations: El Segundo, California or Chantilly, Virginia.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour.
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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