2027 Digital Systems Engineering Graduate Intern

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing technical expertise across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems. The Graduate Summer Intern will develop, simulate, and analyze digital system models for space, ground, and launch architectures, focusing on Model-Based Systems Engineering, digital threads, and digital twins.

What you'll do:

• **System Architecture and Design:** Build, validate, and simulate digital system models representing complex space and defense system architectures and design solutions
• **System Analysis:** Develop complex queries and AI applications that interrogate digital system models for specific information, answering stakeholder questions
• **Digital Thread Implementation:** Assist with federating digital system models with other digital engineering models (mechanical, structural, electrical, software), yielding end-to-end digital thread models
• **Digital Twin Realization:** Develop virtual twin system models that interact with the corresponding physical twin through live telemetry updates

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program, pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• BS degree completed by internship start date and enrolled in a graduate STEM degree program beginning Fall 2027
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a (Master's/Phd) degree program full-time after completion of the internship
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Foundational knowledge and some hands-on experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., Cameo Simulation Toolkit, MATLAB, Simulink, SimEvents, ModelCenter). A willingness to learn additional tools and languages is essential
• Familiarity with descriptive modeling languages (e.g., UML, SysML v1/SysML v2, UAFML) and modeling tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or Rhapsody)
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the United States government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits:

• 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