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2027 Space Vehicle and Ground Systems Graduate Intern

El Segundo, CA, US💼 Internship💰 $32–$32🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Supporting the acquisition and design of next-generation spacecraft and ground systems for US Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, and commercial customers.

Role type

Graduate intern, systems engineering (space vehicle and ground systems)

Builds

Spacecraft and ground system designs, design tools, and models

Domain

Aerospace, defense, space systems

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

System engineering, spacecraft subsystems knowledge, mechanical/aerospace engineering fundamentals, modeling and simulation, programming (MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.), CAD (SolidWorks)

Preferred skills

Active security clearance, proficiency in STK, Simulink, Cameo, fast-paced adaptability

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, Simulink, STK, C++, VBA, SolidWorks, Cameo

Responsibilities

Leading and supporting space vehicle and ground design studies; developing and maintaining design tools and models; utilizing prototyping tools and hardware in the RAPID Center; collaborating with engineering staff and program offices

Seniority

Graduate intern

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