CareerPlan

2027 Communication Architectures Modeling and Analysis Engineering Grad Intern

El Segundo, CA, USInternship2026-10-27 → 2026-11-09
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Analyze communication systems, develop analysis tools, and design/evaluate prototype RF systems to optimize terrestrial, satellite, launch, and ground-based communications performance.

Role type

Grad intern, communication architectures modeling and analysis engineer

Builds

Analysis tools, simulation models, and prototype RF systems for satellite and ground networks

Domain

Defense, space systems, satellite communications, RF engineering

Required skills

Python, C/C++, Matlab, Git, communications theory, digital signal processing, electromagnetics, satellite communications

Preferred skills

RF measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers), AI/ML in signal processing, CI/CD pipelines

Technologies

Python, C/C++, Matlab, Git

Responsibilities

Perform analysis of communication systems to ensure architectures support mission objectives; Develop tools to provide analysis and evaluations of communication architectures; Assess the performance of satellite and ground systems, communication links, and wireless network protocols; Design, construct, and evaluate prototype RF systems that interface with and assess satellite communications performance; Document work products in briefings and/or technical reports

Seniority

Intern