The Aerospace Corporation

Undergraduate Embedded Computing Engineer Intern

The Aerospace Corporation

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Location Type: Office

Location: El Segundo • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $26 - $30 per hour

Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Design embedded solutions for the evaluation of novel space-based processors, state-of-the-art on-board processing systems, and data exploitation via artificial intelligence
  • Rapidly design and test embedded compute prototypes utilizing FPGAs, SoCs, application specific accelerators, MCUs, and other emerging processors
  • Deliver embedded solutions in the areas of accelerated processing, AI at the edge, and/or small satellites
  • Develop hardware and/or software to test and evaluate the radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and determine appropriate mitigations
  • Leverage your knowledge of embedded computing architectures and design to recommend best practices for government customers
  • Present project status, technical findings, and technical demonstrations to your team and customer
  • 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 two of the following programming languages; C, C++, Python, FPGA design languages (such as SystemVerilog, VHDL, or HLS frameworks)
  • Familiarity with embedded platforms and tool suites such as AMD/Xilinx, ST Microelectronics, Microchip, Altera, Arm, RISC-V, or similar
  • 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
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
  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
  • Education assistance programs
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard skills
CC++PythonFPGA design languagesSystemVerilogVHDLHLS frameworksembedded computing architectureshardware testingsoftware testing
Soft skills
communicationpresentationteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitymentorshiplearning agility
Certifications
security clearance