2026 Aerospace Returning Interns
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 48
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
This requisition is intended for candidates who participated in the 2025 Aerospace Internship Program. You are applying for a position to return to the role for which you were an intern in 2025.
The 2026 Aerospace Internship Program opportunities are paid full-time positions for a minimum of 10-weeks in the summer.
2026 Start/End Dates: We understand you need to plan for the summer months. You can pick one of the five assignment timelines that aligns to your summer plans. For example if you start on 5/18 your internship assignment will end of 08/07.
Start 05/18/26 - End 08/07/26
Start 05/26/26 - End 08/14/26
Start 06/01/26 - End 08/21/26
Start 06/08/26 - End 08/28/26
Start 06/15/26 - End 09/04/26
Locations: Candidates must be willing to work onsite at an Aerospace location including but not limited to: El Segundo CA Vandenberg SFB CA Colorado Springs CO Greenbelt MD Albuquerque NM Houston TX Salt Lake City UT Chantilly VA Crystal City VA or Huntsville AL.
What Youll Be Doing
Assignments vary depending on the hiring organization but you are applying to the same role for which you were an intern at Aerospace in 2025.
You will likely participatewith an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners
Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribedscientific and/or engineering tasks
Training and mentorship will be provided
WhatCorporateSkillsYoull 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 Bachelors Masters or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Cyber/Cyber Security Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Intelligence Studies Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Materials Physics. Software Engineering and Systems Engineering Business Communications Accounting and other related disciplines.
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.
2025 internship at The Aerospace Corporation.
This position requires the ability to obtainand maintaina security clearancewhich is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Transcripts required.
Temporary housing assistance is not available.
The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT) a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and providing opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry. As part of this commitment SWFT companies are focused on building a skilled innovative and sustainable space workforce required to maintain U.S. leadership in space for decades to come. Click here to learn more and register for the National Space Intern program.
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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)
$18.00 - $48.00Pay Basis: HourlyLeadership 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 otherthe 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 equalopportunity 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Clearance
- Engineerig support
- FAA
- Fortran
- Nasa
- C#
- C++
- Matlab
- Electrical Systems
- Project Management
- Java
- Structural Analysis
- CAAD
- Technical Reports
About Company
Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.
