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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 month ago

2026 Systems Integration and Test Engineer Graduate Intern

El Segundo, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$35/hr - $47/hr

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The Systems Integration and Test Engineer Graduate Intern will support technical and programmatic test and integration activities for satellite, launch vehicle, and associated ground systems across various customers.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in a team to lead systems engineering and integration knowledge in defining and developing a mission, organizational, physical, functional, signal, hardware/software, and operational interfaces. Help with high-level and detailed test planning, test architecture, test design, test execution, test and data evaluation, anomaly and deficiency, resolution, and residual risk assessment for operationally realistic and system performance testing

Work in a team to lead and support space constellation or architecture, space vehicle, ground, or user equipment design studies; types of studies can include both small, individual efforts as well as larger, multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts. Provide direct integration support to programs in all phases of the acquisition life cycle through Launch and Initialization and Operations

Assisting with development, maintenance, and improvement of design tools and models used during constellation/architecture Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), spacecraft design, space ground segment, or user equipment, and analysis activities. Also assist with the requirements for engineering models, simulations, test beds, and special test equipment for all organizations involved with system testing

Work in a team environment to apply systems engineering expertise on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, architecture analysis, risk assessments, and test & evaluation for space (or other) systems

Conduct systems, and systems of systems analysis and trade studies utilizing MBSE. Capture system requirements traceability within the system architecture model. Apply MBSE methodology to develop system architectural views using Systems Modeling Language (e.g., SysML)

Collaborating with and learning from staff, program office personnel, as well as other members of Aerospace’s Engineering Technology Group, including the large cohort of Aerospace interns

Qualification

Systems EngineeringModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Programming LanguagesComplex System DesignModelingSimulation ToolsCommunication SkillsTeamworkProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Required

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program as a second year Master's Degree student or PhD student in Systems Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering (Cybersecurity), Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on 4.0 scale (for both Undergraduate and Graduate degrees)

Knowledge of and/or relevant coursework involving complex system design, development, or integration, optimizing complex processes and systems, spacecraft subsystems, system engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or other related topics

Proficiency with office and collaboration tools, such as MS Office

This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the United States government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Transcripts required

Preferred

Active U.S. security clearance

Experience working in integrated (multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary) teams in a senior design (or thesis) project, capstone (design) project, previous internship, cooperative education, or industry expertise in systems engineering, system integration, and system testing

Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler), MBSE, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Engineering, Mission Engineering, and programming languages, including one or more of the following: SysML, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, VBA, SolidWorks, or similar

Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), other MBSE software tools, simulation and analysis tools (i.e., digital twins, digital engineering, or other virtual representations of objects or systems that span their lifecycle), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), and programming languages, including one or more of the following: SysML, Cameo, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, VBA, SolidWorks, or similar

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

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