About the role#
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Software Engineering Undergrad Intern for the Software Process and Architecture Department within the Information Systems and Cyber Division. This is a full-time, on-site position based in El Segundo, California. You will work with an interdisciplinary team on research and technical programs while receiving training and mentorship.
What you'll do#
- Contribute software development effort to a variety of software-centric projects.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on ongoing research or technical programs with academic partners.
- Apply standard techniques and procedures to complete prescribed scientific or engineering tasks.
- Coordinate efforts across internal and external organizations.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Junior class standing completed by the start of the internship.
- Ability to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside of the university term and return to school full-time afterward.
- Hands-on experience with application design, software development, and automated testing.
- Proficiency in at least two common programming languages such as Java, C/C++, or Python.
- Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- U.S. Citizenship is required, as the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Submission of academic transcripts.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, CA.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- 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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