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2027 Aerospace Returning Interns
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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$118,011 / year median in Maryland
+4% projected growth
Job Description
This requisition is intended for candidates who participated in the 2026 Aerospace Internship Program. You are applying for a position to return to the role for which you were an intern in 2026.The Aerospace Internship Program opportunities are paid full-time positions for a minimum of 10-weeks in the summer. Internship start and end dates are listed below:
Start Dates:
5/17, 5/24, 6/01, 6/14, or 6/21End Dates:
8/06, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, or 9/03Locations:
Candidates must be willing to work onsite at an Aerospace location including but not limited to: El Segundo, CA, Vandenberg SFB, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Greenbelt, MD, Albuquerque, NM, Houston, TX, Salt Lake City, UT, Chantilly, VA, Crystal City, VA, or Huntsville, AL.What You'll Be DoingAssignments vary depending on the hiring organization, but you are applying to the same role for which you were an intern at Aerospace in 2026.You will likely participatewith an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partnersApplies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribedscientific and/or engineering tasksTraining and mentorship will be providedWhatCorporateSkillsYou'll BringStrong written and oral communication skillsMust work well in a team environmentPossess organizational, time management and project management skillsDemonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needInterpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizationsWhat You Need to beSuccessfulMinimum Requirements:
Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber/Cyber Security, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Physics. Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering, Business, Communications, Accounting and other related disciplines.Availability to work full-time for a ...For full information see follow application link. The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 ieo.mailboxaero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.