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The Aerospace Corporation · 1 month ago

2026 Enterprise Performance Modeling and Simulation Graduate Intern

Colorado Springs, CO

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. As an intern with the Cross-Mission Effectiveness Department, you will directly contribute to technical capabilities that support our customers in modeling, simulation, and analysis of space, air, and ground-based systems.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Learn, use, and contribute to the development of engineering analysis software tools

Assist with conducting technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments on multi-disciplinary teams

Develop and deliver technical presentations and reports

Qualification

ModelingSimulationProgramming PythonProgramming C++Programming MATLABSoftware DevelopmentAgent-based ModelingDesire to LearnTechnical PresentationsTeam Collaboration

Required

Accepted to or enrolled full time in an advanced degree program (Masters or Ph.D.) in engineering (aerospace, astronautical, mechanical, or software), computer science, physics, operations research, or closely related technical field from an accredited school

Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a (Master's/Phd) degree program full-time after completion of the internship

Experience with developing, implementing, and applying software scripts/models/algorithms

Skill with a programming language including or similar to Python, C++, or MATLAB

A history that shows personal accountability, desire to learn and ability to manage several simultaneous tasks

This position requires 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

Experience with a toolkit or framework including or similar to AFSIM, STK, or GMAT

Direct experience with agent-based modeling, red vs blue simulations, military utility and capability drawdown, killchain effectiveness, enterprise architecture resiliency, and command and control (C2)

Knowledge of missile tracking/warning/defense architecture components and CONOPS

Knowledge of tracking and estimation theory for space and ground applications

Experience developing and presenting analysis results

Current and active Top-Secret Clearance (TS) with SCI access

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