2025 Integrated Acquisition Data Analytics Graduate Intern

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.

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Graduate-level Integrated Acquisition Enablers Intern.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Acquisition Planning and Decision Analytics (APDA) Department applies innovative acquisition, systems engineering, and data engineering strategies, expertise, and capabilities to inform customer decisions on evolving needs and threats. The Integrated Acquisition Enablers Section focuses on innovation of digital and data engineering capabilities to enable enterprise integration and provide timely data insights and impacts related to acquisition planning, risk, and forecasting and systems engineering of space, launch, and ground assets.  APDA is seeking a Graduate Intern to join a diverse, innovative, and highly productive team of digital and data engineers, scientists, and analysts.

Work Model

This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with some onsite work (minimum 3 days/week onsite) required in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work across multiple departments within the Acquisition and Economic Planning and Analysis Subdivision performing data capture, validation, and analysis activities in support of space, ground, and launch systems
• Participate in acquisition studies and research for commercial and government space, ground, and launch systems
• Enhance department-developed digital engineering capabilities
• Document all analyses and present findings to senior staff and management

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring 

• 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 

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Masters degree in Aerospace or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related discipline
• 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.
• Undergraduate degree completed by internship start date 
• Coursework or relevant experience in digital and/or data engineering
• Experience in computer programming and modeling, especially for purposes of developing tools to rapidly capture, analyze, and visualize space, ground, and/or launch system data
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills (written and oral), leadership and problem-solving abilities, as well as growth mindset
• Demonstrated experience presenting and writing technical information
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple simultaneous tasks
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. 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:

• Coursework or relevant experience with data science, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, machine learning, or related coursework
• Experience applying digital and/or data engineering skills in a professional environment
• Active security clearance

Temporary housing assistance is not available. 

The Aerospace Corporation is a proud member of Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT), a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to collaboratively working toward a shared vision of expanding and providing opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry. As part of this commitment, SWFT companies are focused on building a skilled, innovative, and sustainable space workforce required to maintain U.S. leadership in space for decades to come. Click here to learn more and register for the National Space Intern program. 

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. 

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.