2026 Space Communications and Network Systems Undergrad Intern job opportunity at The Aerospace Corporation.



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The Aerospace Corporation 2026 Space Communications and Network Systems Undergrad Intern
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loacation El Segundo, CA, United States Of America
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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Space Communications and Network Systems Undergrad Intern for the Network Systems Department (NSD) within the Mission Payloads Division (MPD). This position will be full-time, 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, California. Job Summary At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration.   With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions.  Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD! NSD leads and performs trade studies and analyses of communications technologies with regard to space network architectures. This involves support of the entire process of system acquisition; from requirement development all the way to validation and verification. Intern will support these efforts and perform network architecture studies and implementation of physical networking testbeds. Our academic-like inspiring atmosphere encourages collaboration with and continued learning from our engineers who are leaders in their fields of expertise. We're also ready to learn from you. What You’ll Be Doing  Participate in the development and improvement of our network lab infrastructure. Participate in development of physical testbeds that study optical networking. Collaborate onsite or remotely with our experienced networking engineers. What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring   Strong written and oral communication skills Must work well in a team environment. Possess organizational, time management and project management skills. Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need. Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations. What You Need to be Successful  Minimum Requirements:   Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's, degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship. Network routing protocol coursework including TCP/IP Understanding of network simulation and/or networking hardware. 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.  Transcripts required. How You Can Stand Out  It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:   Active Security Clearance. Optical networking hardware experience. Hands-on experience with networking routing protocols including TCP/IP usage/implementation Data Analysis Project experience in developing network architecture. Temporary housing assistance is not available.  We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $25.00 - $30.00 Pay Basis: Hourly Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change    Engage with Impact    Foster Innovation    Deliver Results   Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include: 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 We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at  peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review  Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .

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