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The Aerospace Corporation · 20 hours ago

2026 Systems Cost and Schedule Undergraduate Intern

El Segundo, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

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. They are seeking a Systems Cost and Schedule Intern to join their Engineering Economic and Management Sciences Department, where the intern will assist in developing cost estimates, evaluating schedules, and analyzing technical data for advanced space systems.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in trade and concurrent engineering studies (e.g., participation in an Aerospace Concept Design Center Study as part of a large cross-disciplinary team)

Develop cost estimates for advanced space systems using in-house estimating methodologies and parametric models

Utilize industry tools to develop and/or evaluate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), structural integrity analyses, and identify/quantify program risks

Analyze technical and programmatic data to assess credibility of government and industry cost and schedule estimates

Participate in research activities; update historical databases and assist senior staff in the derivation of cost and schedule metrics/heuristics

Document analysis and present technical, cost, and programmatic data/findings to peers, management, and customers

Qualification

Cost estimationSchedule risk assessmentData analysisMS ExcelSystems engineeringData organizationPythonVBWritten communicationOral communicationTeamworkProject managementOrganizational skillsFlexibilityLeadershipAdaptabilityCollaborationTechnical presentation

Required

Currently enrolled fulltime in an accredited college/university program pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related discipline of science and technology

Junior class standing completed at internship start date

Minimum GPA 3.0

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

Proficiency in using MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis functions)

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

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Active security clearance

Demonstrated ability to lead small projects

Knowledge of space and ground systems, systems engineering

Relevant coursework and/or knowledge of space systems engineering, regression analysis, financial management

Familiarity with one or more of the following programming languages: Python or VB

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

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect