2026 Trajectory Optimization Graduate Intern

The Aerospace(4 months ago)

El Segundo, CAOnsiteFull TimeIntern$64,000 - $96,000Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department (EOFDD), Enterprise Effects Division

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About this role

The Trajectory Optimization Graduate Intern will join The Aerospace Corporation’s Earth Orbit Flight Dynamics Department within the Enterprise Effects Division to support flight mechanics and trajectory research for national space programs. This graduate-level, full-time summer internship offers exposure to spacecraft, launch, reentry, missile, rendezvous/proximity operations, and cis-lunar mission contexts while working with defense, civil, and commercial customers. The role is intended for Master's or PhD students who will return to their degree program after the internship.

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Required Skills

Orbital Mechanics
Astrodynamics
Trajectory Optimization
Simulation
Python
MATLAB
C
Fortran
Software Design
Unit Testing

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Qualifications

Master's or PhD Degree (in progress)
Enrollment In Graduate Program
Completed First Year Of Graduate School
GPA 3.0+
US Citizenship
Eligible For Security Clearance
Transcripts Required

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Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.

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