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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 month ago

2026 Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern - Communications and Ground Architectures

Chantilly, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$32/hr - $48/hr

Start in 2026

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern will work on performance evaluations and analysis to support communication and ground architecture solutions for government and commercial customers.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with Aerospace technical staff to provide analysis driving recommendations for research, development, and acquisition decisions for legacy and future customer communication and ground architectures

Interact directly with local Aerospace personnel and collaborate with Aerospace personnel in other locations

Perform end-to-end (E2E) performance evaluations and analysis-of-alternatives (AoA) using in-house or internally developed analysis tools

Support development and sustainment of the organization’s analysis and simulation tools and capabilities

Develop and present timely and technically accurate presentations and reports that clearly communicate analysis results to technical leads, management, and customers

Qualification

ModelingSimulationPerformance AnalysisSoftware LanguagesAerospace EngineeringTeam CollaborationPresentation SkillsTechnical Communication

Required

Currently enrolled full-time in an advanced degree program from an accredited college or university in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, mathematics, or other related disciplines

Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of the university term and the ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship

Knowledge or coursework in modeling, simulation, or analysis in a relevant technical domain

Experience with one or more software languages that may include Python, C++, or MATLAB

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

Preferred

Academic or internship experience working as a member of a technical team

Academic or internship experience in space-related modeling, simulation, and analysis

Academic or internship experience in communication, ground architecture, or data network modeling

Experience developing and presenting analysis results to government customers

Current TS or SCI security clearance

Benefits

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