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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.\nAerospace Corporation is hiring an Embedded Systems / Software Engineering Undergraduate Interns for the Software Implementation and Integration Department within the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). Position will be full-time and 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.\nJob Summary\nInformation Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nParticipates in the software design & implementation of a simulated space system.\nDevelops prototype software in Python, Java & C to operate on the simulated space element and the simulated ground element.\nParticipates with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners.\nApplies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks.\nTraining and mentorship will be provided.\nWhat Corporate Skills You Will Bring\nStrong written and oral communication skills\nMust work well in a team environment.\nMust possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.\nDemonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need.\nInterpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.\nDemonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation\nWhat You Need to Be Successful\nMinimum Requirements:\nCurrently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field(s)\nAvailability 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.\nExperience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)\nExperience programming in Python, C/C++, or JAVA\nAbility to work with common cloud computing services such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.\nThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.\nTranscripts required.\nHow You Can Stand Out\nIt would be impressive if you have one or more of these:\nGPA 3.5 or higher\nActive TS/SCI\nPrior participation in agile software development.\nTemporary housing assistance is not available.\nWe 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.\n(Min - Max)\n$25.00 - $30.00Pay Basis: HourlyLeadership Competencies\nOur 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:\nOperate Strategically\nLead Change \nEngage with Impact \nFoster Innovation \nDeliver Results \nWays We Reward Our Employees\nDuring your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.\nBenefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:\nComprehensive health care and wellness plans\n\nPaid holidays, sick time, and vacation\n\nStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options\n\n401(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\n\nFlexible spending accounts\n\nVariable pay program for exceptional contributions\n\nRelocation assistance\n\nProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career\n\nEducation assistance programs\n\nAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect\n\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Commitment\nThe Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunityemployer. 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  . 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