2027 Software Engineering Undergrad Intern at The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Aerospace Corporation is hiring Software Engineering Undergraduate Interns for the Software Implementation and Integration Department within the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). Position will be full-time and 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA. Job Summary Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. What You’ll Be Doing Participates in the software design & implementation of a simulated space system. Develops prototype software in Python, Java & C to operate on the simulated space element and the simulated ground element. Participates with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners. Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks. Training and mentorship will be provided. What Corporate Skills You Will Bring Strong written and oral communication skills Must work well in a team environment. Must possess strong 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. Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation What You Need to Be Successful Minimum Requirements: Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field(s) 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. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Experience programming in Python, C/C++, or JAVA Ability to work with common cloud computing services such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. Transcripts required. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: GPA 3.5 or higher Active TS/SCI Prior participation in agile software development. Temporary housing assistance is not available. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll 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) $25.00 - $30.00 Pay Basis: Hourly Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardl