About the role#
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Engineering Intern to join the Communication Architectures Department within the Mission Payloads Division. This role focuses on the intersection of RF engineering and national policy. You will contribute to the strategies that ensure critical wireless systems maintain necessary spectrum access. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position located in El Segundo, California.
What you'll do#
- Perform radio frequency interference analysis of communication systems to resolve spectrum contention issues and promote sharing.
- Develop tools to evaluate and analyze spectrum activities.
- Assess the performance of satellite systems, ground systems, wireless network protocols, and communication links.
- Document your work through technical reports and briefings for colleagues and customers.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in an accredited degree program pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
- Availability to work full-time for at least 12 weeks outside of your university term.
- Ability to return to your degree program after the internship ends.
- Programming experience in Python, C, C++, or Matlab.
- Relevant coursework or project experience involving communication theories or satellite communications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Submission of academic transcripts.
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred.
- An interest in spectrum management, policy, and regulations is preferred.
- An active security clearance is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation operates as a nonprofit organization focused on space research and technology. Founded in 1960, the company provides technical expertise for national space programs and national security systems. It maintains a workforce of over 5,000 employees across offices in Virginia and California. The firm specializes in areas including launch vehicles, artificial intelligence, and space policy.
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