Internship conversion position for the Structural Dynamics and Environments Department (SDED) within the Vehicle Systems Division (VSD). The position is being offered within the Flight Loads Section in SDED. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Perform structural dynamic analyses and evaluations of launch vehicle and spacecraft loads for all phases of flight
• Conduct analyses and investigations to solve a broad range of structural dynamics problems requiring advanced treatment and/or coordination within the department and other technical disciplines
• Support a wide variety of launch and space programs in the defense and civil sectors. Provide technical support and expertise to program offices and external customers in the discipline of structural dynamics
• Develop simulation tools and processes to solve structural dynamics problems
• Evaluate analytical predictions versus flight sensor data to develop recommendations to improve loads analysis methods
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

What019Corporate019Skills019You019ll Bring09

• Strong written and oral communication skills09
• Must work well in a team environment09
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills09
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need09
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations09

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited college/university programin aerospace engineering or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Minimum01GPA of013.0
• Familiarity with finite element analysis and other computational methods for the solution of problems in normal modes, transient and frequency domain analysis
• Familiarity in data processing and spectral analysis of dynamic signals
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, Fortran and/or NASTRAN programming language
• 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 Out09

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

• Working knowledge of component mode synthesis techniques
• Active security clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you019ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.09 The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.09 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 Change0909
• Engage with Impact0909
• Foster Innovation0909
• 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.09 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