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2025 Undergraduate Embedded Specialized Compute Engineering Intern
The Aerospace Corporation - El Segundo, CA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Undergraduate Embedded Specialized Compute Engineer Intern to join its Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). This role focuses on research and prototyping in embedded specialized compute solutions for space applications. The intern will work on innovative projects involving hardware and software implementation, benchmarking, and integration of compute resources on satellite platforms, contributing to the development of high-performance software-intensive systems for various customers including the Intelligence Community and DoD.
Responsibilities
- Design and build embedded or hardware prototypes to demonstrate new concepts for specialized compute capabilities in space.
- Implement and/or integrate compute resources on satellite or cubesat platforms.
- Develop hardware and/or software in support of radiation test campaigns.
- Perform benchmarking and comparison tests of compute platforms and/or algorithms.
- Leverage knowledge of embedded compute architecture and design to recommend best practices for government customers.
- Present project status, technical findings, and technical demonstrations to the team and customers.
- Learn and grow through new work opportunities, trainings, and mentorship from experienced staff.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- 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.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Familiarity with and some level of proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, Python, System Verilog, VHDL.
- Familiarity with embedded system environments such as Xilinx, PolarFire, Agilex, ARM, RISC-V, or similar.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Active security clearance.
- Experience in implementing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning on SWAP constrained compute platforms.
- Experience with hardware accelerators (GPU, DPU, TPU, NPU, etc.).
- Prior experience with FPGA based designs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan with company-paid benefits and matching contributions
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
