Internship conversion position for thePropulsion Department, in the Solid Motors and Propulsion Technologies section. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA

What You9ll Be Doing

• Assisting in the evaluation of propulsion system design, performance, and applications
• Developing and applying new and existing tools and analyses to assess the performance of space propulsion systems in ground test and flight
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating hardware and operational risks associated with components, systems, and interfaces
• Providing real-time support for customer tests, flights, and anomaly resolution efforts
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams including technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, flight data reviews, and other activities to assess flight readiness of propulsion systems
• Assisting with propulsion laboratory experimental efforts, including test execution, data analysis, and design upgrades
• Preparing reports and presentations to communicate results and recommendations to Aerospace program offices, government personnel, and other customers
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

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:

• Master's degreefrom an accredited college/university programin Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• MinimumGPA of3.0
• Knowledge of fundamental and advanced engineering principles in aerospace, mechanical, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics as applied to the design, evaluation, and optimization of propulsion and propellant systems
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough independent analyses on deep technical challenges
• Readiness to engage in technical discussions and reviews, present analyses, and contribute ideas in collaborative settings
• Proficiency with standard office software, engineering tools, and scientific/technical programming environments and languages
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally approximately 20% of the time to support customer needs
• 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:

• Active security clearance
• Current secret-level clearance, or higher
• PhD from an accredited program in a STEM discipline
• Experience in one or more of the following: subsonic and/or supersonic combustion/reacting flows, turbomachinery, rotordynamics, rocket engine/motor testing, material properties, or propulsion system engineering
• Hands-on experience with thermal-fluid and/or propulsion system testing or experimentation
• Advanced proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB

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