Internship conversion position for theVehicle Systems Division (VSD). The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You9ll Be Doing

• Conduct tests and perform analyses of software systems embedded within launch vehicles, spacecraft, CubeSats, and other mission-critical components of space systems.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of these simulations to support software validation, on-orbit anomaly resolution, and day-of-launch mission assurance activities.
• Develop models of space system components such as sensors, actuators, and vehicle dynamics for use in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and emulator-based simulators
• Develop tools and techniques for enhancing analysis and simulation capabilities.
• Follow software and system best practices to support projects, collaborate with team members, and deliver quality products and reviews to customers.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.

WhatCorporateSkillsYou9ll 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:

• Bachelor9s degree from an accredited college/university program in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Relevant project experience in dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, or modeling & simulation
• Experience programming in Python, Java, C/C++
• Experience with version control systems and Linux/Unix environments
• Willing to travel domestically to customer sites, launch facilities, or test locations approximately 10% as required
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• MinimumGPA of3.0
• Transcripts

How You Can Stand Out

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

• Relevant project experience in dynamics, control systems, control algorithm design, modeling & simulation, or flight software development
• Hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) test systems
• Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite payloads, their relationships to other subsystems, and to mission-level performance
• Experience developing and/or testing real-time embedded software
• Experience working with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence
• Active Secret clearance or higher

We offer a competitive compensation package where you9ll 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)

Pay Basis: Annual

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 6 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