About the role#
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an undergraduate intern for the Communication Software Implementation Department within the Mission Payloads Division. This team focuses on proof-of-concept studies, algorithm implementation, and prototyping for signal processing applications. Interns work on-site in El Segundo, California, on a full-time basis.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, code, and test software or hardware prototypes for signal processing applications.
- Deliver technical demos and briefings to the team.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and within small teams.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an accredited bachelor's degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Completion of junior class standing by the start of the internship.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Software development experience in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, Golang, Rust, Swift, or Julia.
- Familiarity with digital signal processing and RF communication techniques.
- Ability to work full-time for at least 12 weeks outside of the university term.
- Ability to return to a degree program full-time after the internship ends.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
- Submission of academic transcripts.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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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