2026 Control Analysis Graduate Intern

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.

The Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) sits at the center of the ideas and data behind current and future systems supplying innovative research and development; technical evaluations during the acquisition process; conceptual and detailed design; assembly integration and test; and operational support. Comprised primarily of highly-trained mechanical and aerospace engineers VSD provides national expertise in the areas of vehicle engineering; guidance navigation and controls; robotics; electro-mechanical devices; embedded systems; fluid mechanics; propulsion; thermal control; mechanisms; structures; structural dynamics; and dynamic environments.

The Control Analysis Department (CAD) is an organization within the Guidance and Control Subdivision that provides technical system engineering and analysis for space-based control systems to support a wide range of programs from DoD and NRO to todays rapidly evolving space environment spacecraft control analysis is as important as addition to increasingly modular and autonomous space vehicles payload capabilities are advancing at a rapid rate with the scope of control applications expanding to include proximity operations such as robotic manipulation for on-orbit servicing assembly and manufacturing. Accordingly the department is developing the cutting-edge control analysis capabilities to meet these growing needs.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility inEl Segundo CA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Performing technical studies detailed analyses and tool development related to satellite attitude or payload control dynamics and estimation

• Analyzing rendezvous proximity operations and docking (RPOD) scenarios

• Developing robotic platforms and algorithms for internal research and development efforts

• Designing implementing and testing attitude determination and control algorithms for Cubesat-class vehicles

• Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned as needed

• Training and mentorship will be provided

What Corporate Skills Youll 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 fulltime in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

• 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.

• Undergraduate degree completed by internship start date

• Exposure to and interest in control systems

• Familiarity with analysis packages such as MATLAB/SIMULINK and/or programming languages such as C/C and Python

• Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint and Excel)

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

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How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher

• Familiarity with control dynamics and estimation

• Familiarity modeling and simulating control systems

• Experience with robotics systems and/or tools such as ROS or Gazebo

• Experience with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) extended/unscented Kalman filters (EKF/UKFs) contact mechanics computer vision machine learning and/or artificial intelligence

• Eagerness to continue learning

Temporary housing assistance is not available.

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.

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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 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

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