2026 Trajectory Optimization Graduate Intern
The Aerospace Corporation
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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About The Aerospace Corporation
aerospace.orgAerospace 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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About The Aerospace Corporation
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$64k – $96k
per year