2026 Graduate Network Systems Intern
The Aerospace CorporationCalifornia, United States
Posted December 16, 2025
64000 - 90000 USD year
Internship
About the Company
The Aerospace Corporation is a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, advancing capabilities that outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing innovative technologies to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace’s national workforce of more than 4,600 employees provides objective technical expertise and thought leadership to solve the hardest problems in space and assure mission success for space systems and space vehicles. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Since 1960, our highly skilled technical people have focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our insight and involvement spanning all facets of space systems has significantly reduced the risk of launch failure and increased both satellite endurance and performance.
Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Network Systems Grad Intern position for the Network Systems Department within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). The Graduate Intern will support activities related to systems acquisition, modeling and simulation/emulation tool development, and post-processing suite of tools.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program in an accredited college/university program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related.
- Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program after completion of the internship.
- Fluent proficiency in a programming language. Python and C++ preferred.
- Applied research in analytical, simulation, and/or experimental skills.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect